Question

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the trench warfare?

• A. Trenches were dug in a zig zag manner.
• B. The trenches were not connected to each other.
• C. Communication trenches were dug perpendicular to the trenches.
• D. Frequent rains made it easy to dig trenches.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Communication trenches were dug perpendicular to the trenches.

In trench warfare, armies on both sides dug pits to defend themselves and attack the enemies. Each trench was dug in a zigzag manner, preventing the enemies standing at one end from firing more than a few yards down its length. The trenches were connected to each other and to the rear by a series of communications trenches dug perpendicular to them. The rains made the trenches muddy, which further made the lives of soldiers difficult.