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:

• Why are some parts of the letter blacked out?
• What jobs did this soldier have to do?
• How did he feel about what he had to do?
• According to this letter, what did the Germans think?
• Which aspects of trench warfare does this source provide information on?
• How could this source be used in your final presentation?

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