Trench foot happened when soldiers had to wear heavy boots with wet socks. This caused a break down in the feet. Rarely did they have dry socks and boots.
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It would've helped prevent trench foot.
Nobody dies of trench foot. Trench foot is caused by walking around for days, in the mud, while wearing wet boots. Think of it as "super-athlete's foot".
Trench foot
Trench foot would cause blisters and open sores on the soldiers foot. Often fungal infections would set in and gangrene if left untreated.
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