Why did people wear capes in ww1?
Why did people wear capes in ww1?
The Groundsheet was used as part of the soldier’s personal equipment whereby it could be used as personal protection against the weather as a cape, a clean surface to lie equipment and weapons on while cleaning, and as an overhead shelter.
Why was trench warfare so deadly?
Life in the trenches was dangerous for many reasons. The more obvious dangers included enemy fire, poisonous gas attacks and artillery shelling. While the trenches offered general protection from enemy fire and artillery shelling, they could also be extremely dangerous places.
Why are trenches no longer used?
It’s because we have armored vehicles, planes, and airborne missiles. Trench warfare was really only utilized in World War 1 when neither side could gain any ground on the other and it became a matter of waiting to hit the other with an overwhelming charge which ended in mass casulties.
Why weren’t there trenches in ww2?
Just to add to this great answer, the biggest reason that trenches didn’t become parts of static front lines is largely to how far technology had advanced from WWI to WWII. By World War II, weapons like the tank were more refined and reliable.
How many animals died in WW1 in total?
It is estimated that 484,143 British horses, mules, camels and bullocks died between 1914 and 1918. And many hundreds of dogs, carrier pigeons and other animals also died on various fronts.
How long did it take to clean up after WW1?
Originally Answered: How long time did it take to “clean up” after WW1 and WW2 in Europe that is “all” bodies taken care of, all blown up tanks and trucks removed, minefields cleared and so on? It will take probably another 50 years to do so. There are still large supplies of ammunition from both WW’s around in Europe.
Who cleans up after a battle?
The survivors. That can either be an occupying force or those of the losing side of the war. After WWII, German citizens cleaned up the debris, bodies, and destroyed buildings. The Allied military tended to remove military equipment, either to be thoroughly destroyed or, when deemed necessary, taken away for study.
What is the most deadly war?
World War II
Which battle suffered the most casualties?
the Battle of Gettysburg
Why did Germany lose the battle of Verdun?
There were several reasons for the failure of the Germans to achieve their objectives in the almost year-long battle of Verdun. The Germans had underestimated the depth and extent of the French fortifications and also their ability to repair them in lulls during the battle.
What would life be like in the trenches?
Trenches were long, narrow ditches dug into the ground where soldiers lived. They were very muddy, uncomfortable and the toilets overflowed. These conditions caused some soldiers to develop medical problems such as trench foot.