Question

How does the portrayal of the trenches compare and contrast with your prior knowledges? war horse

Answer 1

Trench warfare is used from ancient times. It is a series of ditches that were dug on the ground which would enable the soldiers to hide and attack the enemy.

Explanation:

The parapets or the fronts of the trenches were dug ten feet deep and usually sandbags were kept outlining the trenches so that it provides a better place to position the snipers and attack the enemy. Periscopes and mirrors were also placed to continuously observe every little move of the enemy. These trench warfare is the defensive strategy wherein trenches may run across many miles.  

The western front in France is fought using the trench warfare. The space between the two opposing trenches were called to be no man' land as none would appear there due to fear of attack. Many drawbacks in this warfare Technic as it would get flooded during heavy rains. Trenches were dirty and unhygienic giving rise to infectious diseases. It were muddy and uncomfortable paving way to many dangerous health hazard during world war I.