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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.

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A "fire step" boosted troops above sandbags to shoot at the enemy.

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Q: What were firesteps used for in world war 1?
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