Trench Warfare in World War I

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What conflict is most often associated with trench warfare?

World War I

Where was trench warfare primarily employed during World War I?

Western Front

What was the purpose of trenches in World War I?

To protect soldiers from machine-gun fire and artillery attacks

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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