Trench Warfare

Trench Warfare

A form of warfare where opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other.

No Man's Land

The area between opposing trench lines, exposed to constant artillery fire and extremely dangerous.

Trench Foot

A fungal infection resulting from prolonged exposure to damp and unsanitary conditions in trenches, potentially leading to amputation.

Shell Shock

A psychological condition caused by the stress of warfare, now known as PTSD.

Artillery Barrages

Intense bombardments aimed at destroying enemy defenses and weakening resistance before an offensive.

Over the Top

A term used to describe soldiers charging from their trenches to attack enemy lines.

Battle of the Somme

A significant battle exemplifying the futility of trench warfare, marked by massive casualties for minimal territorial gain.

Battle of Verdun

A prolonged and devastating battle that showcased the static and attritional nature of trench warfare.

Infiltration Tactics

New tactics developed during the war that aimed to penetrate enemy lines and overcome the limitations of trench warfare.

Combined Arms Operations

Military operations that integrate different branches of the armed forces to work together effectively, used in later stages of World War I.