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Thousands of trenches were constructed during World War 1. Most had names for operational purposes but few names are remembered.

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How did Trench Coats get their name?

Trench Coats got their names because they were originially designed for use in the Military during the World Wars and were worn in the trenches. As such when the article of clothing was transferred to civilian use it kept the name Trench Coat.


When was trench foot named and why?

Trench foot got its name because during World War I many of the soldiers who fought in the trenches got trench foot because of the constantly damp conditions of their shoes in the trenches.It is not known exactly when or where the disease was given it's apt name but I'd imagine it was just a general term used by the soldiers that it was eventually accepted as it's name. The proper name of Trench Foot, however, is 'immersion foot'.


What were firesteps used for in world war 1?

As the name suggests a Firestep was where a rifle was fired from. It was part of thre trench that was stood on to see over the parapet. It was raised from the level of the trench which was used as cover from view by the enemy.


What was the name for the French fortification that was built between Germany and France in the years preceding world war 2?

The French fortification built between Germany and France in the years preceding World War II was called the Maginot Line. Constructed in the 1920s and 1930s, it was designed to deter a German invasion and protect France's eastern border. The line consisted of a series of fortresses, bunkers, and obstacles, but ultimately proved ineffective when German forces bypassed it during the 1940 invasion by attacking through Belgium.


What was the generic name for a french infantryman in World War 1?

poiluPoilu, which literally means "hairy one," was a warm, informal term for French infantrymen, particularly during World War I.

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The correct name for "trench foot" is Immersion foot. This occurs when the feet are constantly kept wet for a prolonged period of time. An example of this was during World War One, where soldiers in the trenches would be stood most of the time in pools of water. This was also the origins of the name "trench foot".