Trench Foot During WWI Although trench foot was first described in 1812 by a French army surgeon, it became well known during World War I, when trench warfare was a common combat tactic in Europe.

Historian Dan Snow helps Michael Douglas understand why trench warfare was so important in WW1. As Michael tries to cross a field, he realises how clear a target he is and how important it is to ...

Trench foot is a condition that occurs when your feet are in a cold, wet (and sometimes unsanitary) environment for a prolonged period. It commonly affects the heels and toes, but it can also ...

Historian Dan Snow explains to Michael Douglas how the near stalemate of trench warfare in WW1 was relieved by the introduction of tanks, aircraft and shells. We see how protection was provided and a ...

WWI saw massive levels of destruction ... and constant exposure to the muddy wetness of the tunnels led to “trench foot”, which could require amputation. Russia suffered the most deaths ...

P7 pupils from schools around Ullapool are involved in the project A World War One trench system has been recreated near Ullapool as part of a school history project. P7 pupils from Ullapool ...

Infiltration trenches are linear ditches that collect rain water from adjacent surfaces, and their highly permeable soils allow the water to quickly seep into the ground. As mentioned, infiltration ...

Precision FPV attacks mean that the bunkers and trenches which have sheltered infantry for a century are no longer safe. New ...

The $8 million sculpture was funded by dozens of influential families who found a personal connection to the war. The ...

MOORE AND HIS CARETAKER, SHANNON WRIGLEY, CONTACTED KMBC NINE INVESTIGATES ABOUT THIS. NINE FOOT TRENCH. HE SAID THE HOMEOWNER NEXT DOOR LEFT UNFINISHED. MONDAY WE CALLED A MAN, STATE RECORDS ...