Trench Warfare

Who dug the trenches according to the text?

• Engineers

• Construction workers

• Soldiers

• Miners

What was one method of building trenches mentioned in the text?

• Using heavy machinery

• Entrenching and digging straight into the ground

• Blasting with explosives

• Tunneling from the side

What was a disadvantage for soldiers when digging trenches?

• They could easily get lost

• They were open to gunfire

• It was very time-consuming

• The trenches could collapse

What is the 2nd method of trench construction mentioned in the image?

• Digging a hole

• Extending or sapping the trench on one end

• Building a bridge

• Using explosives

What does the 3rd method of tunneling involve according to the image?

• Filling the tunnel with water

• Dug a tunnel and then removed the roof

• Placing wooden beams for support

• Using a drilling machine

What is "No Man's Land" commonly associated with?

• A) A peaceful area where soldiers could rest

• B) Land between enemy trenches, sometimes covered with land mines and barbed wire

• C) A zone for trading goods between opposing forces

• D) The area just outside the military base

What kind of animals were mentioned as being present in the conditions described?

• Cats, dogs, mosquitoes

• Rats, frogs, lice

• Cows, sheep, ticks

• Snakes, turtles, ants

What was a consequence of constant moisture in the conditions described?

• Trench foot, which could lead to amputation if not treated

• Migraines and severe headaches

• Skin rashes and allergic reactions

• Dehydration and heat stroke

What were some of the jobs soldiers had to do in the trenches?

• Cooking meals

• Guard duty, repairing trenches, cleaning weapons, moving supplies

• Sending letters home

• Negotiating peace