Trench experience > An allied army
Source 10
Extracts from a government report called ‘The British Empire’s Contribution To The
Great War’, 1919
(Catalogue ref: WO 394/20 p.764)
How to use this source:
Study this source carefully. It contains information that could be useful in your presentation on
life in the trenches. As you study the source, ask yourself:
z
z
z
z
z
What does the document say about the contribution of French forces?
According to this source, how heavy were the casualties suffered by empire forces?
Why do you think some of the figures in table 1 have been changed?
Which aspects of trench warfare does this source provide information on?
How could this source be used in your final presentation?
http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/greatwar/
Page 1
Trench experience > An allied army
Source 10
http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/greatwar/
Page 2