During World War I, the zigzag pattern of trenches on the front lines was designed to

A.provide a place from which to fire on the enemy.

B.supply soldiers with a place to store weapons.

C.protect troops from enemy fire.

D.shield machine guns from enemy attack

Question

During World War I, the zigzag pattern of trenches on the front lines was designed to

A.provide a place from which to fire on the enemy.

B.supply soldiers with a place to store weapons.

C.protect troops from enemy fire.

D.shield machine guns from enemy attack

photon336 · Answer

@taylorholbrook8 trenches were dug in a zigzag pattern so that if an enemy entered the trench, he could fire straight down the line. I would say to protect troops from enemy fire.

photon336 · Answer

correction couldn't*