Trench warfare

Trench warfare is a way of fighting in the war where both sides dig big holes in the ground and stay there to fight. Think of the holes as really long and narrow tunnels that run parallel to each other.

Imagine playing a game of “Capture the Flag” but nobody moves from their hiding spot! It’s like hiding in a really deep hole in the ground where you can’t be seen or shot by the enemy.

You still need to watch out because the enemy is also hiding in a hole and can shoot you if you peek your head out. Fighting in the trenches is like playing a really long game of hide and seek.

It’s an effective way of fighting because it protects soldiers from being shot at or bombed by the enemy. But it’s also really dangerous because there’s no room to move and it’s easy to get sick and infected with diseases.

Trench warfare was commonly used during World War I and it was known for being one of the deadliest forms of combat. The soldiers lived in dirty, cramped and wet conditions for months at a time, which was not healthy for their bodies or minds. Despite these horrors, the trenches were a way of fighting that lasted for years, and reminded us of the horrors that combat can bring.