We are learning about WW 1. We are reading about Billy Stevens and his friend Rob. They want to sign up for the army but they are only 16 years old.
Billy wanted to go to the front lines with Rob but he was sent to the Engineers – they fix telegraph wires and repair communications.
The trenches were dirty with rats all year round but the rats were the size of cats! The rats were so used to sharing with soldiers that they didn’t run away and hide. Sandbags were used to hold the walls in and also wood.
The engineers had dug outs to store equipment and supplies. They also used them to sleep in.
I am enjoying the topic – I am really fascinated about it.
by Daniel
