PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Facts About Trench Warfare
By the end of 1914, nearly 6,250 miles of trenches constructed in Europe.
By the war's end, each side had dug at least 12,000 miles of trenches.
Front-line Trench
- Used for firing/attacking
- 50 yards-1 mile from enemy front-line trench
Support Trench
- Several hundred yards b/h FL trench
- Men & supplies assist FL trench
- "Secondary Trench"
Reserve Trench
- Several hundred yards b/h Support trench
- Men & supplies available in emergencies
Communication Trench
- Movement of messages, supplies, men
- Some underground connections
