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Trench Defenses

Michael Davies

Translator A Ai

Publisher: Publifye

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Trench Defenses explores the grim realities of trench warfare, focusing on its profound impact on military strategy and doctrine, particularly during World War I. The book delves into the evolution of trench design, examining the engineering principles behind these fortifications and the defensive tactics employed within them. One intriguing aspect is how rudimentary understanding of disease control exacerbated the already horrific conditions. The book also reveals how trench warfare, despite its static nature, spurred innovations in military technology. This study analyzes the use of machine guns, artillery, and barbed wire to create nearly impenetrable defensive lines and details the offensive strategies developed to overcome these defenses, such as creeping barrages and specialized infantry. It traces the development of defensive earthworks from earlier siege warfare to their widespread use in the 20th century. The book progresses from the fundamental principles of trench design to an analysis of the long-term impact of trench warfare, presenting primary accounts, military records, and battlefield archaeology data to provide a comprehensive understanding.
Available since: 03/29/2025.
Print length: 58 pages.

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