WW1 Flashcards
What prevented a trench from becoming waterlogged
Drainage pump
What covered the trench drainage pump
Duckboards
What was the back wall of the trench known as
Paradox
What was the back wall of the trench strengthened with
Wood and covered with sandbags
What did the soldiers stand on while firing at the enemy from the trench
Fire step
What did soldiers use to fire towards the enemy
Elbow rest
Where did soldiers putt their ammunition
In an ammunition shelf
How long did soldiers stay in the trenches for
Up to three years
What did the enemy do at night
lit flares to see if anyone was in no-mans land.
What did many soldiers fighting in the trenches suffer from
Trench foot
Why did soldiers develop lice
Because they lived close together. So if one soldier got it, it could easily spread.
Why were lice such a problem
Caused ,frenzied scratching, pains in the shins and trench fever
What did the army do to try and stop lice
Got the soldiers to bathe in a Vat of hot water while their clothes were put through a deluousing machine.
What part of corpses would the rats eat first
Eyes
Why is the most common cause of shellshock
The noise and effects of the bombs that exploded 24 hours a day
