This
source shows plans of various trenches used in the Aisne Valley, which
was the site of one of the first battles in 1914. Look at it carefully
to see what it tells you about trench warfare. An enlarged
version is available.
1. Why
were there so many types of trench in use in the Aisne Valley?
2. Which
trench looks (a) most safe and (b) least safe? Explain your answer.
3. The
Aisne Valley witnessed fighting in September 1914. What does this tell
you about the trenches in use? How might this be different as the war
progressed?
4. What
does this source tell you about trench warfare?
Move on
to find out more about what life was supposedly like in the
trenches.
