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What were trenches REALLY like in WWI?

In the early days of World War One, the trench warfare that would come to define the conflict was not yet apparent. The war started out as a series of quick, mobile battles fought in open fields. However, as the months went on and casualties mounted, both sides found themselves fighting in trenches more and more often...

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What were trenches REALLY like in WWI?
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    How to survive in a WWI trench: 9 simple rules

    How to survive in a WWI trench: 9 simple rules

    One of the most enduring images of World War One is the extensive system of trenches that crisscrossed the Western Front. These trenches, often filled …

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