Trenches During WWI
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Introduction to Trenches
Parts of the Trench
Front Line Trenches and Fire Bay
Communication Trenches
Second Line Support Trench
Reserve Trench
Rear Area
Machine Gun House
Regimental Aid Post
Shell Trench
Kitchen
Latrine
Officers Shelter
Passing Point
No Mans Land
Protective Trenches
Soldiers Dug Outs
Items Found In Trenches
Shovels/Entrenching Tools
Sign Posts
Custom Built Gun Holes
Support with Wood/Duckboards
Electricity and Doormats
Rats, Lice, and Other Diseases
Sand Bags
Gases
Soldiers Gear
Bibliography
Shell Trench
The shell trench was a place where extra ammunition, guns, and bombs could be stored. It could also be used as a bomb shelter, when the enemy was attacking soldiers could go inside because it was underground and well protected.