Trench

This is a long-term vasospastic (narrowing of the blood vessels) phase involving increased pain on warming, hyperhidrosis (extreme and excessive sweating) of the feet, and paresthesia (pins and needles sensation). The affected foot/feet may develop a sensation of being cold, permanently. What effects did the trench foot have on the body? Trench foot or immersion […]

They were often buried where they fell in action, or in a burial ground on or near the battlefield. A simple cross or marker might be put up to mark the location and give brief details of the individuals who had died. What happened to the dead bodies in the trenches WW1? Many men killed […]

The only remedy for trench foot was for the soldiers to dry their feet and change their socks several times a day. By the end of 1915 British soldiers in the trenches had to have three pairs of socks with them and were under orders to change their socks at least twice a day. How […]

On the Western Front in 1914–1918, both sides constructed elaborate trench, underground, and dugout systems opposing each other along a front, protected from assault by barbed wire. How were soldiers protected in the trenches? The Germans evolved an extremely elaborate defense system using pillboxes, i.e., concrete shelters for machine guns. Behind the pillboxes were more […]

Whales even had a part to play on the front lines. Whale oil had valuable health benefits when it was employed to prevent trench foot, as when it was rubbed into the foot it formed a protective waterproof barrier. How did they prevent trench foot in ww1? It was also discovered in World War I […]

Once the foot warms up, people may notice their foot changes from white to red, eventually becoming dry and painful. Blisters can form, leading to skin and tissue falling off the injured foot. If trench foot is left untreated, it can lead to gangrene and even the need for amputation. What can trench foot lead […]