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World War I: Trench Warfare

Conditions in the Trenches

Conditions in the Trenches during World War I

  • Soldiers were constantly exposed to the elements
  • Trenches were often filled with mud, water, and waste
  • Health problems, including trench foot, lice, rats, and other vermin
  • Stench of death from decomposing bodies
  • High rates of mental illness among soldiers
  • Short supply of poor quality food and water
  • Dysentery and other diseases caused by contaminated water

Overall, the conditions in the trenches were deplorable, and many soldiers suffered greatly as a result.

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