Monday, February 18, 2013
Trench Warfare
One of the most prominent feature of WWI were the numerous trenches that scarred miles of Europe. They are holes in the ground that soldiers go into for protection against enemy fire. However, life in the trenches was absolutely miserable. Every soldier feared for their life each day. The threat of snipers and incoming artillery barrages haunted their dreams. Whistles of artillery rounds screamed through the air endlessly. Not simply that, life in the trenches were simply abhorrent. It was muddy, crawling with rats and pests, and everything was perpetually covered with a layer of dirt. Neither side was able to gain an inch due to the certain assault of machine gun fire for those brave or foolish enough to stand in no man's land. Xavier and Elijah experienced this lifestyle firsthand. Their ventures through no man's land woke them to the cruel realities of war.
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Yes, life in the trenches was certainly rough. I believe many people died in the trenches due to the harsh conditions. Makes me look back at my life and wonder what contributions have I made to society?
ReplyDeleteFrom socials, I've learnt that life in the trenches, like you depicted, is horrid. I cannot even imagine how the soldiers are able to live under such conditions while at the same their lives are put on the line.
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