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The First World War and the Peace Settlement
Quick questions on Trench warfare and the nature of the war explained: N(A)-Level History
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What are life in the trenches?Show answer
Conditions in the trenches were grim. Soldiers lived in mud and water, which could cause a painful condition called trench foot. Rats and lice were everywhere. The men faced the constant danger of artillery shells exploding around them and of being shot if they raised their heads above the trench.
What are the new weapons?Show answer
This was a modern, industrial war, and new weapons made it especially deadly. The machine gun was the great defensive weapon that made attacks so costly. Heavy artillery could fire huge shells that destroyed trenches and killed men from a distance. Poison gas was used to try to break the deadlock, choking and blinding soldiers, though gas masks soon reduced its effect.
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