History Courses For Dr. Christopher C. Lovett
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Updated as of 2 October 05

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World War I

Handout 5

Topic: Life at the Front

 OUTLINE:

 V. Life at the Front.

A.     Introduction.

B.     Daily Life at the Front.

C.     Fears.

D.     Casualties.

E.      R and R.

F.      Conclusions.

 QUESTIONS:

1.  When troops during World War I spoke of being “up,” what did they mean?

2.      What was life like for those who had the unenviable task of serving in the trenches? What did the troops have to do?

3.      As we already know, World War I was different from previous armed conflicts. Yet the war forced medical staffs of all belligerents to address new wounds and new life-threatening illnesses that could influence the combat effectiveness of the troops. What were those problems? Why did this happen? How were the wounded treated? Explain.

4.      What did World War I troops do during their R and R? What were concerns of the commanders at the time? How did World War I commanders attempt to keep their troops gainfully occupied?

 TERMS:

 Gas Gangrene

NYD

Sucking Chest Wounds

Shock

Traverse

Fire-Bay

Parados

No Man’s Land

Support Trenches

Communication Trenches

Dugout

R & R

In Support

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