Terrible Trenches Field Book

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Explore the grim realities of World War I trenches in this immersive guide. Packed with full-colour illustrations, fold-out fact files, and authentic trench letters, it reveals the harsh conditions soldiers faced—from dreadful food and rampant lice to surprising survival tactics. Discover how urine could save lives, which animals donned gas masks, and why Big Bertha struck fear into British troops. Experience the war from both sides of the barbed wire in this engaging Horrible Histories edition.

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!