Chapter 15: World War I Era "In the Trenches" Introduction      World War I was a terrible ordeal for soldiers and civilians alike. Go to to the Internet and examine some photographs that offer a closer look at what life was like for those who experienced the war firsthand. Destination Title: World War I—Trenches on the Web Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window. Need help using your browser for this activity? Click here for tips. Directions Start at World War I — Trenches on the Web. Scroll down and click on What's new and what's planned for the Trenches. Scroll down and click on British Trench Warfare 1917-1918. Scroll down and click on The Trenches at Messines. Click on Photos: The Ypres Salient, 1917. Examine several of the photographs (click on the photos to enlarge them) and answer the following questions. 1. Based on the photograph An Australian Trench at Messines Ridge, what words would you use to describe life in the trenches? 2. Based on the photograph Duckboards Through Chateau Woods, what effect did the war have on the landscape of Europe? 3. How does the photograph Ypres in the Fall of 1917 demonstrate that civilians as well as soldiers suffered during World War I? 4. What do think would be the worst aspect of life in a trench?