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Life in WW1 Trenches Soldiers in the trenches during World War One had a very rough life. They had to live in constant fear of being attacked. At some points, food sources were so depleted that all they would have to eat were mini loaves of bread made from turnip flour. If you peeked your head up, you could get shot by an enemy sniper. Also, there were lots of diseases that spread very quickly. Huge landship-style tanks were designed to cross trenches and had holes in the bottom to shoot at enemies in the trenches as they passed. The best of their food was the occasional bacon and tea. Trenches had right angles to absorb shock blasts. In some trenches, you had to crawl to get around. Entertainment consisted of just playing cards and chess. All soldiers had to be ready at a moment’s notice to fight. There were lots of chores and work. They rarely slept and caught a few hours for a nap when possible. Barbed wire and machine guns were everywhere. There always was an awake post. Everybody occasionally worked day shifts and night shifts. You had to stay awake most of the night. No man’s land was the land between enemy and ally trenches. People who peeked over walls often were shot by snipers. It took 3-8 days for each new shipment of food and flour to arrive.
