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Updated as of 2 October 05 Today in History: On October 2, 1780, Major John André, a British spy associated with Benedict Arnold, was executed on this day in history. Quote of the Day: "In my view we are much worse off now than when we went into Iraq. This is not a partisan position. I voted for these guys." A senior figure at a military-sponsored think tank as told to James Fallows in "Bush's Lost Year" in The Atlantic Monthly (Oct. 2004) Take the Ann Coulter Quiz Where are you politically? Take the Neocon Quiz and find out. "History is Far too Important to be left to History Professors" Teaching isn't such a novel idea
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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 Up |