In a few hours of the cloths re-worn the body's heat caused the eggs to hatch.
Lice also caused a disease called the trench fever. ˜Trench fever is an infective disease described by sudden start of fever, headache, sore muscles, sore bones and joints or rashes of skin injuries on the chest and back' according to the editors of The Encyclopedia Britannica. To recover from this infectious disease, they had to go out of trenches. It took about six weeks to recover. It wasn't found out till 1918 that lice were responsible for trench fever. Frogs by were found in crust pits filled with water. They were also found in the base of trenches. Slugs and horned beetles packed the edges of the trench. Many of the soldiers shaved their heads to prevent nits.
Trench Foot.
Trench Foot was another dangerous disease. It was a fungal infection of the leg caused by cold, wet and unhygienic surroundings. It could turn decaying and result in amputation. Trench Foot was more of a problem at the beginning of trench warfare as conditions improved in 1915 it rapidly decreased, however a small amount of cases continued during the war.
The Trench Cycle.
Normally a battalion would be needed in the front line. Then some time is spent in support. A period of rest would continue (generally short in duration) before the whole trench cycle would start again. In reality the cycle was depend on the needs of the situations faced by the army. Even at rest, men would be given tasks with duties that assigned them in the line of fire. Others would spend a very long time in the front line than usual, generally in the more 'tiring' sectors. ˜The numbers varied widely - a man might expect in a year to spend some 70 days in the front line, with another 30 in nearby support trenches. A further 120 might be spent in reserve. Only 70 days might be spent at rest. The amount of leave varied, with perhaps two weeks being granted during the year.
Trench warfare was one of the main reasons so many men died. ... Life in the trenches, on the daily, was filled with horror, and death. ... Trench Foot was another medical condition peculiar to trench life. ... Trench warfare was a very perilous technique of armed conflict. ... The movie "All Quiet On The Western Front," illustrates life in the trenches perfectly. ...
Between each of the trenches would be communication trenches, which were used to transport men, food and equipment between the trenches. ... It was the difference between life and death for some soldiers. ... Other than when a major action was underway, trench life was usually very dreary and hard physical work. ... The life of a soldier in a trench was very harsh and not at all easy. ... Trench warfare might be history but those who lived through it would never forget it. ...
It is evident that trench warfare affected Australians both mentally and physically because 75% of World War One deaths were due to trench warfare. ... Their were various tactics used in World War One to fight trench warfare. ... Another very useful tactic used in trench warfare was night raids. ... Only they could understand what combat life was like when they were constantly crouching, sunk in trenches. ... Trench warfare affected Australian soldiers in so many different ways. ...
TRENCH WARFARE IN WW1 When we say World War 1, trench warfare comes into the minds of many people. ... There were several weapons used during trench warfare. ... Life in the trenches was horrible. ... All in all, trench warfare mainly helped soldiers to establish their own grounds. ... These trenches had many negatives to them such as the life the troops had to go threw but it had to be done. ...
It is evident that trench warfare affected Australians both mentally and physically because 75% of World War One deaths were due to trench warfare. ... Their were various tactics used in World War One to fight trench warfare. ... Another very useful tactic used in trench warfare was night raids. ... Only they could understand what combat life was like when they were constantly crouching, sunk in trenches. ... Trench warfare affected Australian soldiers in so many different ways. ...
Trench Warfare By 1915 the bolt Lee Enfield Rifle with a range of nearly a mile could fire 25 rounds a minute. ... Each trench was approximately 10 feet deep. The soldiers lived their lives in these trenches. ... In many of the trenches the soldiers would look over the top with a periscope; they would sleep in holes dug into the sides of the trench called dugouts. ... During an attack soldiers would fix bayonets and wait for the whistle from their officer that would order the "over the top", aware that minutes later they stood a good chance of being killed or maimed for life. ...
The character of industrial warfare is best highlighted in chapter 6, when it conveys the grim reality of trench warfare. Before the modern trench warfare, quick and decisive battles were possible, with quick troop movement and ingenious battle plans. ... As a result of advancements in wartime technology, trench warfare became a reality and also a horror. ... The battle experience and conditions were similar with every other country dealing with trench warfare. ... This book illustrates the day and the life of a World War I trench warfare soldier....
These consequences were increases in casualties, trench warfare, and massive land destructions. ... The second consequence that the war caused was trench warfare. The reason for trench warfare was new weapons that were not avoidable. ... Trench warfare conditions caused many health problems for soldiers. ... The three consequences were increases in casualties, trench warfare, and massive destructions of land. ...
Most of the book covers the trench warfare that his a part of, either as a soldier or as a Lieutenant. Junger clearly defines what war in the trenches was like with vast descriptions of how the soldier's life was. ... After enduring life in the trenches and then training to be an officer Junger becomes a Lieutenant. ... The conditions of the trenches with meager food, and the shells exploding with shrapnel killing or injuring several of the men took me by surprise that battle were that intense. ... Overall, I would recommend this book to someone only if they were interested in what tren...
