Training for the Trenches: A Practical Handbook

TRAINING FOR THE TRENCHES
A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK

BASED UPON PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
DURING THE FIRST TWO YEARS
OF THE WAR IN FRANCE

BY
CAPTAIN LESLIE VICKERS
LATE LIEUT. SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS
LECTURER IN TRENCH WARFARE,
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SERVICE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

This edition features
• illustrations
• a linked Table of Contents

CONTENTS
I. The Civilian and the Soldier
II. Health
III. Disease
IV. Vermin
V. Health and Officers
VI. Cover and Trenches
VII. Protection of Trenches
VIII. Artillery Fire
IX. Gas and Liquid Fire
X. The Attack—Defence
XI. The Attack—Offence
XII. Equipment for the Field
XIII. Tricks for the Trenches