Trench Warfare in WWI Trench Definition: A ditch
Myth
Reality
The British government wanted to encourage men to enlist for war. They said the war would be safe, hardly any fighting, a good lark and over by Christmas. They used advertising posters to encourage this idea! A picture of soldiers going ‘Over the Top’
Soldiers were expected to carry all of their equipment with them at all times.
The Trench System Front line Communication trench Support trenches No Mans Land Barbed wire
Trench Warfare Offensive attacks into No Mans Land Shell fire Going over the top Retreat
Over The Top
Side View
Trench Diagram
Bird’s Eye View