. During trench warfare, opposing armies conduct battle, at relatively close range, from a series of ditches dug into the ground.

. These ditches would give soldiers cover from opposing enemy fire power

. Soldiers would stay in the trenches for days at a time

. These large trenches were built in order to keep soldiers safe and give them cover for days at a time

. Conditions were wet, smelly , dirty, and full of disease

Trench Warfare