Life in the Trenches
Soldiers lived and fought in long, narrow ditches called these.
What are trenches?
Long lines of sharp metal used to slow enemy soldiers.
What is barbed wire?
This fast-firing gun made it very dangerous to cross No Man's Land.
What is a machine gun?
Letters from these people helped soldiers feel less lonely.
Who are family and friends?
The muddy area between two enemy trench lines was called this.
What is No Man's Land?
Poison gas could burn skin and lungs. One type was this yellow gas.
What is mustard gas?
Poison gases like mustard gas were used during this war.
What is World War I?
Food, mail, and supplies were brought to the front line during this time of day so enemies couldn’t see as well.
What is night time?
Small animals that spread disease and ate food in the trenches.
What are rats?
Large holes in the ground caused by explosions.
What are craters?
Soldiers wore these to protect themselves from poison gas.
What are gas masks?
Many soldiers felt this emotion from constant danger and loud explosions.
What is fear (or stress)?
This problem happened when soldier's feet stayed wet and cold too long.
What is trench foot?
Tiny insects in clothing that made soldiers itchy.
What are lice?
These large armored vehicles were introduced to cross trenches and protect soldiers.
What are tanks?
Soldiers had to carry heavy packs and this important weapon used in most fights.
What is a rifle?