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Apuntes

• Vocabulary **Trench** – A long, narrow ditch used for protection during battle. **No Man’s Land** – The dangerous area between opposing trenches, often filled with obstacles. **Artillery** – Large weapons that fire heavy shells over long distances. **Barbed Wire** – Sharp-edged wire used for defense and to prevent enemy movement. **Duckboards** – Wooden planks placed in trenches to keep soldiers from standing in mud. **Shellshock** – Psychological trauma caused by exposure to explosions and the horrors of battle. **Over the Top** – The act of soldiers climbing out of their trench to attack the enemy. **Gas Attack** – The use of poisonous gases as a weapon during WWI. **Periscope** – A device that allows soldiers to see over the trench without exposing themselves. **Stalemate** – A war situation where neither side can gain an advantage, leading to no clear victory.