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1 Trench Warfare

2 Trench Warfare: Basic Info.
New weapons used seemed to be made more for defense; so trenches were made for the soldiers protection. There are two sides. Middle = No Man’s Land.

3 Trench Warfare: System

4 Trench Warfare: Conditions
Lice Rats Cramped up Flooded trenches Diseases Decaying flesh

5 Trench Warfare: Technology
Tanks: Not a favorite. Broke down a lot. Machine guns: Rapid fire. Killed more soldiers Artillery Gas: Killed or left permanent scars.

6 Trench Warfare: Western Front 1914

7 Trench Warfare: Analysis
This was their new tactic in war. After the war, it had left horrific scars. Made many people not want to have another World War ever again.

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