We walk through a full day in the life of a British soldier on the Western Front—from the dreaded “stand-to” at dawn and the morning hate, to rum rations, hard biscuits, and the endless work of ...

Life in a World War I trench was a mix of monotony, discomfort, and sudden danger. British soldiers followed a daily routine that included standing-to at dawn in case of attack, repairing defenses, ...