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Yes. There were flies and many other insects, carrying disease. It gave the men many diseases, which caused death if shooting hadn't.

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What were the World War 1 trenches like?

The Trenches were grotty , digusting and they had no room


What problems men faced whilst in trenches World War 1?

There were usually rats and lice in the trenches.


What you know about World War I?

the countries had dug trenches (a long narrow ditch) to avoid enemy fire however most people who was involved in the war had not died from each but died from diseases, the trenches were horrible rats lived there and many people died there. world war 1 was the worst war.


What are the similarities and differences between World War 1 and world war 2?

they were both bloody wars and they both had a lot of countries envolved but the big difference is that war world 1 was mainly fought in trenches (trench warfare) and they only fought in Europe but in war world 2 they did not fight mainly in trenches and there were battles all over the world not just Europe and the war world 1 planes did not have covered cockpits and they had three winged and two winged aircraft and the world war two planes were single winged on both sides.


What is the area of the opposing trenches I am World War 1?

In World War I, the area of opposing trenches, particularly on the Western Front, varied significantly but typically extended for hundreds of miles. The trenches themselves were often dug in a zigzag pattern to minimize the impact of enemy fire, with extensive networks for communication, supply, and shelter. Each trench system could cover several acres, with front-line trenches, support trenches, and reserve trenches all playing crucial roles in the defensive strategy. Overall, the trench systems represented a significant portion of the battlefield, impacting tactics and the nature of warfare during the conflict.