WWI Trench Warfare. Trench Warfare Goal: Protect from small arms fire and sheltered from artillery. Mainly on the Western front.

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WWI Trench Warfare

Trench Warfare Goal: Protect from small arms fire and sheltered from artillery. Mainly on the Western front

Trench Warfare Why would each side “dig in”? ◦Think about the weapons* Once each side was dug in… what could they do to get the advantage? Led to frontal attacks which would lead to… MASSIVE CASUALTIES

On an individual level, a typical British soldier's year could be divided as follows: 15% front line 10% support line 30% reserve line 20% rest 25% other (hospital, travelling, leave, training courses, etc.)