This
source contains advice on attacking trenches and was written by a staff
officer. Read it carefully to see what it tells you about the reality
of trench warfare. A transcript
and an enlarged version
are available.
1. What
does the author of this source think is absolutely crucial for an attack
to succeed?
2. How
should this be achieved?
3. What
problems with trench warfare does the author point out?
4. Make
a brief list of all the things he says need to happen if attacks are
to be successful?
5. How
many of these recommendations do you think were adopted? (You can find
out more by looking at the next investigation.)
Finished?
Move on to the next source to find out more about fighting
in trenches.
