Life in the trenches - Part 1
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A description of the trenches that stretched from Belgium to Switzerland which were built after the war was bogged down in stalemate
WW1 British infantry soldier
Commonly known as a Tommy
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Life in the trenches - Part 2
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A description of a trench; the traversing, loop holes and the use of trench periscopes to view the enemy
Life in the trenches - Part 5
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A description of how injured soldiers were taken care of both on the battlefield and in the trenches by their comrades and the medical officer
British soldier's equipment 1916-18
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A description of a British soldier's equipment during 1916-18 showing how it adapted to suit the changing way the war was being fought
Life in the trenches - Part 6
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A description of how soldiers crawled on their bellies across No Man's Land to make a raid on enemy trenches
Life in the trenches - Part 3
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A description of the practicalities and problems the army faced in the trenches when it came to supplies and latrines
WW1 weapons, the rifle
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A description of the Lee Enfield rifle, its workings and effectiveness; so rapid was the fire that the Germans actually thought it was a machine gun
Life in the trenches - Part 4
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A description of troop rotation to ensure soldiers weren't always on the frontline; they spent time in reserve trenches where they carried out duties such as repairing trenches or emptying latrines
British soldier's equipment 1914-15
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A description of the equipment a British soldier was expected to carry during 1914-15 which could all weigh up to thirty five kilos.
British soldier's uniform 1914-15
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A description of a British infantryman's uniform and personal effects from 1914-15