World War 1: Trench Warfare

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.

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.