war one (WW1). Millions of soldiers died due to this method of fighting and many more were wounded. Since then they have not been used in wars dues to their ineffectiveness against modern technology such as planes‚ helicopters and nuclear weapons. 3. The Trenches and why they were Employed Trenches are ditches in which soldiers can fight. The trenches in WW1 were built about two – three metres deep and measured two metres wide. They could be any length and were all interconnected. Trenches were used
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The Trenches – WW1 I’m encapsulated in the unending nightmare of fear. The rain continues to bore on infinitely‚ pounding on the grubby ground and turning it into vast lakes of murky water. The miserable‚ grey clouds covered the sky‚ only letting a few rays of sun slip through. The monotonous sound of raindrops beating on the helmets of the soldiers thundered down like bullets. Everything was miserable‚ grey‚ and lacklustre. The thick layer of mud squelched beneath my feet as I struggled to walk
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mobilise their troops. * The Battle of the Marne – German attacks on Paris was resisted by France and Britain in the Battle of the Marne. This has resulted in the temporary phase of trench warfare where the German Army “dug in” to defend themselves from the advancing Allies. * Race to the Sea – French Commander Joffre and German Commander Falkenhayn realised the advantage was positioned in the North between the Aisne and the Sea. This has led to the Race to the Sea‚ where the Allies and Germany
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An interesting short story is "Letters from The Samantha" by Mark Helpin. This story tells the fascinating tale‚ in the form of never sent letters‚ of an ape brought aboard an iron-hulled sailing ship in 1909 by Samson Low‚ the ship’s captain. Although the author makes a point to tell the reader‚ through Samson Low‚ that the animal does not symbolize anything or mean anything‚ in fact‚ "He stands for nothing" (280)‚ several arguments can be made to contradict this. One could argue
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Life in the trenches‚ during World War I‚ was a horrible experience for the soldiers of that time. Many soldiers were faced with death during these times. The sources of their deaths were either enemy attacks or their contraction of harmful diseases. Another major obstacle‚ in the trenches‚ was of the infestation of rats. Rats‚ either black or brown‚ were feared and were nuisances to the soldiers. Brown rats‚ especially‚ were detested due to their tendencies to feed on human remains‚ including the
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Contents 1. Equipment and kit 2. Food 3. Daily routine in the trenches 4. Dirt and disease and dangers 5. Fighting and combat 6. Keeping in touch 7. Important events in ww1 8. Bibliography Equipment and kit Gasmask-these were used to protect soldiers form gas attacks Bayonet- a long blade that fits onto the end of a rifle Haversack- a type of backpack used to carry essential Helmet- a hat to protect the soldiers
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adviceguide.org.uk Advice that makes a difference Prisoners - letters If you’re in prison‚ it’s very important to keep in touch with family and friends. This fact sheet is about keeping in touch by letter. It’s for prisoners and their family and friends. Sending letters If you’re in prison‚ you can usually write letters to anyone you want‚ as long as what you write follows prison guidelines. You will‚ however‚ need to get permission from the prison governor to write to some people. For example‚
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WW1 Trench Warfare Assignment Part 1: * Trench Warfare - A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other. An example would be in the Battle of Passchendaele and also through WW1 trench warfare was used. * “No Man’s Land” – The terrain between front lines of entrenched armies. An example would be in the battles of WW1 in the trenches there would be land between two fighting forces. * “Going over the Top” – Is a phrase that was used during WW1 and referenced
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To My Dearest Elsie‚ I know this is my 5th letter in 3 days but I need to tell the truth. I joined the army for adventure and the chance to see new places but instead I am living in a mud hole‚ freezing under constant fear of death. You may laugh and say that I am but whingeing and that I am probably the only scared man here but it’s not true. All 5‚000 of us are terrified of what may come if we so much as lift our heads into the view of the enemy. Every day I have spent in this trench‚
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My Darling Amy‚ I hope this letter finds both you and the boys fit and well. I know that I said I would write every day‚ but it has just not been possible for the past couple of days‚ I hope you haven’t been worrying too much? We moved into a new position yesterday. I am now in a place called the Somme‚ It’s somewhere in the north of France. This morning I received two of your letters‚ dated the 3rd and 7th December in addition to the package you sent. Will you thank the boys for the lovely pictures
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