The standard rifle used by the British during this war is a Lee-Enfield 303. It is a very reliable gun that can fire 15 rounds per minute. This gun is also very well suited for trench warfare. German soldiers use a Gewehr 98 gun. It is a well-constructed and accurate weapon but is not suited for the conditions of the Western Front.
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“tanks” have been developed in this war. They were originally called “land battleships” and were developed on the orders of Winston Churchill. These weapons were first put to use on the Somme battlefield in September. These weapons have machine fire and are able to cross trenches and barbed wire entanglements. They are working out some mechanical problems but is a overall great invention.
Trench warfare has been developed and is being used by both the Allied and Central powers. These are trenches in which opposing armed forces attack, counterattack, and defend in their territory. In these trenches, there are firing positions along a raised forward step. Also duckboards are used on the bottom of the trenches to secure footing above the mud. Unfortunately, the conditions inside the trenches are very treacherous.