Which topics of the WW1 trenches can I write about in a report?
I have to write a 10-page history report on the WW1 trenches. I’ve already written about food, vermin (rats, lice etc.), disease and weaponry. What other topics could I write about?
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Themes you might like to consider:
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Poison Gas and World War One
Poison gas was probably the most feared of all weapons in World War One. Poison gas was indiscriminate and could be used on the trenches even when no attack was going on. Whereas the machine gun killed more soldiers overall during the war, death was frequently instant or not drawn out and soldiers could find some shelter in bomb/shell craters from gunfire. More…
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/poison_gas_and_world_war_one.htm
The use of poison gas in World War I was a major military innovation. The gases ranged from disabling chemicals, such as tear gas and the severe mustard gas, to lethal agents like phosgene and chlorine. More…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_gas_in_World_War_I
Mustard Gas
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/kylet1/gas.htm
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Women on the Home Front in World War One
By Professor Joanna Bourke
World War One opened up radical new employment opportunities to women. What was the enduring impact of the war on women’s lives?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/britain_wwone/women_employment_01.shtml
WOMEN & THE HOME FRONT DURING THE WAR
http://www.teacheroz.com/wwi.htm#homefront
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WORLD WAR I
http://www.teacheroz.com/wwi.htm
Sad World War 1 Tribute – For the 8,556,315 fallen soldiers – Ill be right here waiting for you
