Short History of First World War Trenches

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  • ISBN 9781837052073
  • Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
  • Publication Date: 25 Jun 2026
  • Publisher: The History Press Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Were the trenches always muddy?

Was every minute spent under fire?

How did soldiers get around?

What food was eaten?

And how did they build them anyway?

A Short History of First World War Trenches is a subject that perpetually fascinates and brings to the fore questions of what the everyday soldier experienced in times of conflict and rest. Jam-packed with facts, stats and first-hand accounts of the action, all woven together in an accessible way by an expert in the field, this Short History will answer any question you have in a concise, informative way – an invaluable addition to anyone’s bookshelf.

ANDREW ROBERTSHAW MA is a museum curator, military historian, author and broadcaster. He has written five books about aspects of military history. He is a subject matter expert for the army for whom he lectures, gives presentations at Staff College and runs battlefield studies. He has appeared as expert and presenter in a large number of television documentaries including The Trench Detectives, Time Team and Finding the Fallen. He is director of The Battlefield Partnerships and is working on a series of international media and archaeological projects.

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