WW2 Flashcards
give some features of the trench system
trenches were zig zagged
dugouts where troops could take cover
all trenches were connected by communication trenches
what did gas attacks mainly cause
blindess coughing and burns
how were gas attacks prevented
gas masks were given to all british soldiers in 1915
how were head injuries from shrapnel reduced
by 1915 soft helmets were replaced with hard brodie helmets
what was trench fever and how was it treated
produced flu like symptoms and was caused by lice
in 1918 all soldiers were deloused
what was trench foot and how was it treated
caused by standing in waterlogged trenches and it could lead to gangrene
it was treated by amputation or spare socks
what were some transport problems
difficult terrain meant in some places stretch barers couldnt be used
many roads and railway lines had been destroyed
what was the first chain of evacuation
regimental aid post
close to front line and serious injuries were sent to next stage
treated minor injuries
what was the second chain of evacuation
field ambulance
mobile medical unit which set up dressing stations
about a mile back from front line in abandones buildings or tents
looked after men for around a week
what was the third chain of evacuation
casualty clearing station
situated in buildings several miles from front line and were larger and better equipped
staffed with doctors and nurses who treated life threatening injuries
what was the last chain of evacuation
base hopsitals
situated near ports on the coast
patients stayed for long time until ready to return
