Life in the Trenches: A World War I Photo Gallery

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British soldiers in World War I uniforms sit in a trench along a dirt road; one officer uses a field telephone while another writes on a clipboard, issuing orders.

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German soldiers in World War I trenches celebrate Christmas with a decorated tree, reading letters and gathered closely together near open parcels.

Two World War I soldiers wearing helmets crouch in a sandbag-lined trench, each holding a rifle, with supplies and wooden planks visible around them.

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Michael Ray
Michael Ray is an assistant managing editor who has worked at Britannica since 2003. In addition to leading the Geography and History team, he oversees coverage of European history and military affairs. He earned a B.A. in history from Michigan State University in 1995.