Life in the Trenches
Over 22 million people died during WWII, and over 13 million are estimated to have been civilians. What was it like for the soldiers that were forced to fight in the 20,000 miles of trenches that cut across Europe? Why did so many of the survivors suffer from "shell-shock" when they returned home?
Today we reviewed the handout "A soldier's life" and discussed the horrific, gruesome nature of the fighting that was characteristic of WWI. The rats, the disease, the trench foot, the dying bodies - it was enough to cause many to injure themselves in the hopes of being sent home.
Be sure that you are clear about the architecture of the trenches, as well as some of the challenges soldiers faced in these fighting zones. Next day we will examine specific battles in detail.
No Homework... but reading over the battle section in your text will be helpful.
Today we reviewed the handout "A soldier's life" and discussed the horrific, gruesome nature of the fighting that was characteristic of WWI. The rats, the disease, the trench foot, the dying bodies - it was enough to cause many to injure themselves in the hopes of being sent home.
Be sure that you are clear about the architecture of the trenches, as well as some of the challenges soldiers faced in these fighting zones. Next day we will examine specific battles in detail.
No Homework... but reading over the battle section in your text will be helpful.
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