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:

• What does extract 1a tell you about the impact of the Battle of Ypres on the officers and men?
• According to extract 1a, how good or bad is the relationship between the officers and the ordinary soldiers?
• What do these sources reveal about conditions in the trenches?
• What do these sources reveal about what it was like to be in front line trenches?
• Which aspects of trench warfare do these sources provide information on?
• How could any of these sources be used in your final presentation?

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