World War 1: Trench Warfare
Across
- 5. cut into the side of trench where soldiers slept and sought cover from artillery fire.
- 6. physical and psychological disorder brought about by exposure to shellfire.
- 8. intended to 'bleed the French white'.
- 11. preparation for war.
- 15. mobilisation of all its resources to support the war effort.
- 16. of British commander of Somme.
- 18. of the trench that allows movement and access between trenches.
- 19. plan to re-occupy their previously held regions of Alsace Lorraine.
- 20. of food provisions given to soldiers.
- 21. platforms used to elevate soldiers from water in the trenches.
- 22. requiring soldiers to use speed and surprise to occupy a small section of the enemies front line.
- 24. position that bulges forward into enemy-held territory.
- 25. separating opposing armies in trench warfare.
- 27. where 20 000 Allied troops died on the first day of fighting.
- 29. of extensive German trenches.
- 30. of soldiers who fight on foot.
Down
- 1. of fighting in Europe during World War 1.
- 2. from which neither side can progress.
- 3. of German who planned the attack on Verdun.
- 4. or sand bag wall created to protect soldiers in the trenches.
- 7. blade that soldiers attach to their rifle and use in close combat.
- 9. due to poor sanitation.
- 10. in the trench where soldiers prepare for attack or fire at the enemy.
- 11. of Germany commander who commanded the invasion of Belgium and France.
- 12. technological method of warfare first used in Somme in 1916.
- 13. to the feet caused by prolonged periods in damp conditions.
- 14. of mud
- 17. who waited in hiding for the opportunity to shoot soldiers in the opposing trenches.
- 23. competing sides attampt to achieve a victory through the tactic of wearing down the enemy.
- 26. of the furthermost trench from the front line.
- 28. given to the combined forces against Germany.