Royal Artillery

Northumbrian Gunners

Tuesday, 27 October 2015

Ex Trenches Reflect - Trench Life

Reconnaissance for trench occupation......Platoon Commander briefs Section Commanders

Main body moves into the trench......


Stand To... ensure everyone knows their position in case of an attack.......

Familiarisation with the Area Of Responsibility ......Observe the Ground and the Enemy


No Mans Land and the German Defences......


Settle into Trench Routine......Field Service card to send home.. Ammunition to prepare
 

For the Officers....Orders from HQ......Reports and Returns


Parcels from home......Comforts in the trenches 

 Unfortunately someone always wants to spoil your day......GAS GAS GAS .. Gas Attack


Evening Meal......


Night Patrols.......checking the wire prior to the attack the following morning......

And finally ......Sleep !



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