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3 days ago · The counterattack of the French 5th and 6th armies and the BEF developed into a general counterattack by the entire left and centre of the French army. This counterattack is known as the First Battle of the Marne. By September 11 the German retreat extended to all the German armies.
3 days ago · Sloped Trenches: These trenches have sides that are angled to prevent cave-ins. They are commonly used for installing larger pipes or culverts, especially in areas with unstable soil. Benched Trenches: The sides of these trenches are cut into steps or benches. This design helps in stabilising the trench walls and is often used in deeper ...
2 days ago · Trenches were longer, deeper, and better defended by steel, concrete, and barbed wire than ever before. They were far stronger and more effective than chains of forts, for they formed a continuous network, sometimes with four or five parallel lines linked by interfacings.
Jul 2, 2024 · Prioritizing trench safety not only ensures compliance with regulations but also contributes to the overall success of all construction projects with trenches and excavations.
4 days ago · Safety Tips for Trench Safety. Trench collapses kill 2 workers each month. Check these tips to learn how to improve excavation and trench safety to keep workers safe.
3 days ago · World War I - Western, Eastern, 1915: The Western Front was mired in trench warfare. At the Second Battle of Ypres the Germans used chlorine gas for the first time on the Western Front. The Gorlice attack was launched and the Russians were routed.
2 days ago · The first was to unlock the trench barrier by inventing a machine that would be invulnerable to machine guns and capable of crossing trenches and would thus restore the tactical balance upset by the new preponderance of defensive over offensive power.
