communication trench

trench that linked the front line to the reserve lines. Used for moving troops and supplies to and from the front line.

Flamenwerfer

flamethrower

high explosive

an explosive that has a very rapid reaction time, ie explodes very quickly

impregnable

not able to be taken by force

latrine

toilet

parados

bank of earth behind a trench to prevent an attack from the rear

parapet

protective bank at the front of the trench

Stokes bomb

a type of trench mortar, named after its inventor, Wilfred Stokes

synonymous

same or similar

vantage point

a position which gives a good view of the surroundiung area