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
Signposts
Because the trenches had many different tunnels and entrances, signposts were positioned along the trench walls to direct the soldiers and ensure they would not get lost. They often had nicknames that the soldiers created.