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trenches were complex, comprising of many lines all connected by communication and reinforcment trenches running perpendicular to the line
1st line. dummy trenches
2nd line. first line of men, this is where the real frontline was.
3rd line. reserves on call and officers
4th line. communications
beyond. reinforcements in close village and artillery ready for bombardment
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