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Sleeping conditions in the front line trenches were very poor. At dusk, the soldiers would "stand to", which meant that they would ready themselves for an enemy attack. When this was over and night had fallen, the hours of darkness gave cover for all kinds of furious activity, usually repairing wire and parapets, which could not take place during the daytime. At dawn, the troops would "stand to" again. Then there would be breakfast (the quality of which depended on the state of the battle and the frequency of supply. After that, some of the troops would be able to catch some sleep, probably on the fire-step, while the sentries kept watch. They would then take turns. Poor conditions, which generally ensure that sleep was infrequent and short.
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What contributed to most of the casualities in World War 1?
The poor conditions in the trenches and the constant shelling.
What were the conditions of the trenches in WW1?
Hot, disease-ridden, lots of flies, and hazardous thanks to snipers and artillery.
What does the trenches mean in World War 1?
they fought in the trenches ww1 was known as a war in the trenches
World War 1 fighting conditions?
Probably the worst of any war ever fought: LIVING in mud for months at a time (in the trenches). Think of the translation for the word "living." That means eating, bathing, using the restroom (relieving one's self), sleeping, resting, standing, sitting, lying down, everything that has to do with LIVING...in the mud! Not for 24 hours, then going home to shower and sleeping in a nice warm clean bed (like an actor might do); but for MONTHS at a time.
How long did trenches extend?
Trenches in WWI extended about 400 miles.
What were the conditions for soldiers in the trenches?
Bad
What was it like to go to battle in the trenches?
It probably sucked...they were in trenches...and trenches collect water...people in the trenches were at risk of getting trench foot...and there were trench rats too....try sleeping in a cold damp muddy hole :)
What conditions were there in the trenches?
Trench foot and dysentery were the major conditions found in the trenches. Filled with standing stagnant cold water, soldiers on both sides suffered from foot rot and lack of sanitation.
What do they do in the trenches in World War I?
there was fighting sleeping, relaxing, eating cooking and helping the injured!
What two medical conditions affected the soldiers in the trenches?
thgg
Why did people build trenches in the wars?
For Protection, sleeping, shooting, grenade throwing and eating (sometimes).
What was there conditions in trenches?
The trenches were Dirty, smelly, horrible places. You had other peoples corpses (dead bodies) everywhere. And there were also rats :(
Conditions of living in the trenches?
they suffered with trench foot and the got lice
What were the conditions like for the soldiers in the trenches?
the conditions were horrible. If you want a better description anyone can feel free to change it
What was the trenches like in World War 1?
Answerliving conditions in the trenches are hard why is it hard to live in the trenchesMany of Brittish soldiers died because of disease. The sanitary conditions in the trenches are quite poor, and common infections included dysentery, typhus, and cholera. Many soldiers suffered from parasites and related infections. Poor hygiene also led to fungal conditions.
How did soldiers react to conditions and fighting in the trenches?
the wold hide in new york
Did they eat and sleep in the trenches?
Of course soldiers in the First World War did, though sleeping was probably very difficult.
