Intro

• Intro - Part 1

  The First World War (1914-1918) was a brutal conflict that left many soldiers scarred. The Western Front, stretching 440 miles from the Belgian coast to the Swiss French border, saw some of the war's most intense fighting, including the Battles of the Somme, Verdun, and Passchendaele.
• Intro - Part 2

  The trenches, with their mud, disease, and harsh conditions, were particularly challenging for soldiers. Trench foot was a common issue due to the inability to keep feet dry and clean. Shell shock, along with disease and infection, significantly impacted soldiers' well-being and ability to fight, with shell shock arguably being the worst condition faced on the Western Front. Therefore, challenging the viewpoint.