dug-out, barbed wire, fire step snipers section - trench conditions in WW1 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
what is a dug out?
A
hole in trench
2
Q
what were dugouts like?
A
mostly small, kept ammo and belongings
3
Q
what did some soldiers do in dugouts?
A
sleep
4
Q
what did barbed wire do?
A
protected soldiers from attack
5
Q
how were soldiers made easy targets in barbed wire?
A
slowed and trapped them
6
Q
what is a fire step?
A
small raised platform used to fire on enemy
7
Q
how is a fire stepped used?
A
raised enough to aim weapon, could step down to get cover
8
Q
what happened if a soldier put his head above the trench?
A
get shot by sniper, constant threat
