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What tactic did the Allies use to stop the German advance at the Marne River?
What tactic did the Allies use to stop the German advance at the Marne River?
What was the purpose of the zigzag layout of the trenches?
What was the purpose of the zigzag layout of the trenches?
Which disease was NOT typically associated with trench conditions?
Which disease was NOT typically associated with trench conditions?
What psychological impact did trench warfare have on soldiers?
What psychological impact did trench warfare have on soldiers?
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What feature was specifically designed to protect the trenches?
What feature was specifically designed to protect the trenches?
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Study Notes
Western Front
- Germany wanted to capture Paris before Britain and Russia could fully mobilize.
- Allied forces moved faster than anticipated.
- Allied forces used every available vehicle.
- Allies forced German retreat to the Aisne River.
- October 1914 saw both sides fortifying defensive positions.
Trench Warfare
- Deep trenches were dug and protected by machine guns and barbed wire.
- Trenches extended hundreds of kilometers.
- Trenches extended to borders of Switzerland.
- Parallel trenches were separated by a 25-meter corridor known as "No Man's Land."
- "No Man's Land" contained buried land mines.
- Trenches were zig-zagged to obstruct enemy fire.
- Trenches provided communication trenches.
- Trenches housed command, and reserve units.
- Wet conditions made trenches extremely muddy, and difficult to navigate.
Trench Conditions
- Trench foot, infection, disease, and other health problems plagued soldiers.
- Rats and disease carried by lice thrived
- in the mud.
- Constant exposure to cold, moisture, and unsanitary conditions resulted in widespread sickness.
- Rotting of flesh was prevalent.
- Soldiers experienced stress and psychological damage due to trauma.
- Soldiers experienced shell shock (PTSD).
Canadian Troops
- In mid-April 1915, 20,000 Canadian troops took positions alongside other Allied forces.
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Description
Explore the key aspects of the Western Front during World War I, including strategies of the Allied forces and the challenging conditions of trench warfare. Understand how trench systems were constructed and the significant health issues faced by soldiers in these brutal environments.
