Trench Warfare in World War I
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What conflict is most often associated with trench warfare?

  • American Revolutionary War
  • American Civil War
  • World War II
  • World War I (correct)
  • Where was trench warfare primarily employed during World War I?

  • Southern Front
  • Western Front (correct)
  • Northern Front
  • Eastern Front
  • What was the purpose of trenches in World War I?

  • To store ammunition and supplies
  • To serve as hiding places for soldiers
  • To protect soldiers from machine-gun fire and artillery attacks (correct)
  • To house military commanders
  • Why did trench warfare become a fundamental strategy in World War I?

    <p>Due to the influx of modern weapons of war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of mounting attacks from the trenches at night during World War I?

    <p>To exploit weak points in enemy lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease was NOT common among soldiers in the trenches during World War I?

    <p>Influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main cause of trench foot among soldiers during World War I?

    <p>Constant exposure to wetness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was 'shell shock' known as today, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle is cited in the text as exemplifying the brutality of trench warfare in 1916?

    <p>Battle of the Somme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common tactic employed by Germans during World War I to attack enemy trenches effectively?

    <p>Mounting attacks during artillery fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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