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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.
What was placed over the sump in the trenches of world war 1?
During World War I, trenches often had a sump to collect water and waste. To manage this, a cover or lid made of wood or metal was typically placed over the sump to prevent debris from falling in and to reduce the risk of disease. This practice helped maintain hygiene in the unsanitary conditions of the trenches, which were often flooded and filled with stagnant water.
