Historical Context of Journeys End in WW1 Trench Warfare
The historical context of Journeys End set in WW1 trench warfare reveals the harsh realities faced by soldiers in the trenches. Living conditions were squalid, officers were in charge, and young, inexperienced soldiers fought amidst the horrors of war. Explore the challenges and dynamics of this tumultuous period through images and videos.
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Journeys End L.O. To understand the historical context of the play
These are dugouts in the trenches. Some soldiers stay outside to keep watch. Officers, the men in charge, would often stay below the parapet where they would plan attacks.
Historical context WW1 1914-1918: The First World War was fought in the fields of Framce and Belgium. Britain, France and Russia -V -Germany. Trench warfare living and fighting in trenches was hard and miserable. Rats and fleas infested the trenches. Many soldiers arrived straight out of school. Some chose to fight for their country, others were forced. Officers were in charge; they were most likely from a higher class in society than the soldiers. Some officers were less experienced and younger than the soldiers they were in charge of.
Battle video Going over the top http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa9EK-PfyF8 Very violent and gory Blackadder Goes Forth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH3-Gt7mgyM
