Why were trenches dug?
To protect soldiers from the more advanced technology.
Why would soldiers get themselves shot?
To go home.
How would they get themselves shot?
Stick their hand up out of the trench or shoot each other.
What were the boards over the floor called and what were they for?
Duckboards - to protect the soldiers from the mud.
Why did they put sandbags at the front of the trenches?
To stop mud falling in and grenades hitting them.
What did they sleep in?
Dug outs.
What was the most commonly used gun?
Rifle.
What were the 4 types of trenches?
Front-line, support, reserve and communication.
How many British soldiers died in the trenches?
500,000