One soldier keeps a look out using a periscope to see over edge of the trench. Around 650,000 Canadian soldiers fought in WW1. While much of a soldier’s life at the front line was characterised ...

A typical day would begin with 'stand to arms' at dawn, with all men manning the front line trench. A unit would spend a few days in the front line, followed by periods in reserve and rest. Here are ...

For most people, the phrase ‘First World War’ conjures up images of deep, waterlogged trenches and mud-spattered soldiers. But what was trench life really like? In this episode, those who survived it ...

This short documentary made in 2008 looks at life in the trenches in the First World War. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year 2008, 90 years will have passed since the ...

Ms Middleton said the pupils' laser gun "battle" offered them an insight into life in the trenches She said: "The students found it very frustrating that they couldn't just run around and hide ...

Ranker (Video) What It Was Like To Be a Trench Soldier in WWI Posted: September 18, 2024 | Last updated: September 20, 2024 WWI was one of the most catastrophic events in human history. But ...

As we spent the day remembering those that gave their lives in World War I, Eamonn and Ruth chose Jeff Brazier's investigation into trench life as their best bit of the show. Take a look as they ...

The letter may well have saved his life. Family members say that my great-grandfather spoke of serving in the trenches and witnessed friends being killed. He was shot in the elbow during his time ...