What is trenchfoot?

Answer 1

Where soldiers feet would rot and freeze!!!

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Ewwwww is right, but trench foot does not require freezing temps- long exposure to wet, unsanitary conditions, constricting footwear. Circulation is impaired, and tissue of the feet can begin to die, get infected, etc. Cleaning the feet and dry socks can prevent it. Hard to do when you are in a trench with a foot of water and mud.

Answer 2

Trench foot is a condition of the foot resembling frostbite, caused by prolonged exposure to cold and dampness and often affecting soldiers in trenches.

Answer 3

Were your foot goes all manky from the trenches, too much dampness x Thats disgusting