Trenches


 * =====death from snipers created odors=====
 * =====disease easily spread-spaces were limited leading to close contact=====
 * =====rat infestation and lice- carried and spread disease=====
 * =====trench fever=====
 * =====poison gas- resulting from opposing side; some remained=====
 * =====trench foot=====
 * =====ate mainly bully beef; suffered shortage as war progressed=====
 * =====many were buried from incoming missiles=====

**Duties:**

 * =====stand-to before dawn=====
 * =====morning hate=====
 * =====inspection after breakfast=====
 * =====daily chores- refilling sandbags, repairing duckboards, etc.=====
 * =====preparation of latrines=====
 * =====night watch=====
 * =====sentry duty=====
 * =====patrolling no-mans-land- many times led to death or confrontation with opponents=====
 * =====repairing barbed wire=====
 * =====listening posts=====


 * =====carried disease and died=====
 * =====suffered life threatening injuries=====
 * =====permanent disability=====
 * =====depression from lost friends and family=====
 * =====shock=====
 * =====lingering memories of death and pain=====