Life in the Trenches

Daily Death in the Trenches- people were dying al the

time- Many died for other

reasons such as disease and infection

- The idea of being killed at any time from sniper fire

- Soldiers dying from being burried in mud

- Due to the fact there were snipers and lookouts, most of the fighting was done during the night

- Very small amount of time to sleep

- Very small amount of time to write to their families

Daily Boredom

Inspection and Chores- Every single soldier was

given chores after battle- The chore included

refilling sandbags, fixing floorboard and making/cleaning outhouse

- Very disgusting jobs

Rat Infestation-rat infestation was in the millions- Eating the remains of the soldiers- Growing up to the size of cats- Soldiers tried to club and shoo the rats bt it made lilttle difference- Also spreading disease to soldiers

Frogs, Lice and Worse- Soldiers clothes always had lice.

Even after washing they would remain because of the lice eggs

- Infestation caused trench fever. Extreme pain cause by high fever

- If you wanted to be cured you must leave for 12 weeks

- Frogs, slugs and beetles also in trenches. Soldiers shaved heads to get rid of nits

- Water that was in the trenches. TRENCH FOOT HAPPENED

- In 1915 trench conditions got better so many of these problems went down

Relieving Men at the Front- ………………………………………………………

“Patriotism, in the trenches, was too remote a sentiment, and at

once rejected as fit only for civilians, or prisoners. A new arrival who talked patriotism would soon

be told to cut it out.” – Robert Graves

…And the Smell!- ………………………………………………………

Stand to and the Morning Hate- ………………………………………………………

Patrolling No Man’s Land- ………………………………………………………

Dusk: Stand To, Supply and Maintenance

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Shell Shock

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What does Shell Shock look like?

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