- 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
-Every single soldier was given chores after battle -The chore included refilling sandbags, fixing floorboard and making/cleaning outhouse -Very disgusting jobs
-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
-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
- ……………………………………………………… “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
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