Trenches and Nature of Warfare Flashcards
(14 cards)
Living Conditions in the Trenches - Environment
Cold, muddy, wet; trenches often flooded and filled with rats and lice.
Nature of Warfare on the Western Front - Environment
Static, with little movement; long periods of waiting and stalemates between attacks.
Living Conditions in the Trenches - Health & Hygiene
Poor sanitation; diseases like trench foot, dysentery, lice infestations common.
Nature of Warfare on the Western Front - Health & Hygiene
Constant threat from artillery, snipers, and gas attacks made survival unpredictable.
Living Conditions in the Trenches - Food & Water
Limited and often spoiled; soldiers ate cold food like bully beef and hard biscuits.
Nature of Warfare on the Western Front - Food & Water
Supplies were hard to deliver; rationing was common, and supply lines were vulnerable.
Living Conditions in the Trenches - Psychological Strain
Boredom, fear, trauma, and shell shock affected mental health.
Nature of Warfare on the Western Front -Psychological Strain
Warfare was mentally exhausting; fear of “going over the top” led to anxiety and despair.
Living Conditions in the Trenches - Combat Style
Life in the trenches involved long periods of inactivity followed by sudden attacks.
Nature of Warfare on the Western Front - Combat Style
Defensive warfare dominated; attacks gained little ground and caused high casualties.
Living Conditions in the Trenches - Weapons & Threats
Constant exposure to shellfire, gas, and sniper fire made trenches dangerous.
Nature of Warfare on the Western Front - Weapons & Threats
New weapons like machine guns, gas, and artillery defined brutal and industrialised warfare.
Living Conditions in the Trenches - Social Life
Strong bonds formed among soldiers, but isolation and grief were also common.
Nature of Warfare on the Western Front - Social Life
Camaraderie developed under harsh conditions, but morale dropped during drawn-out battles.
