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单词 fire trench
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A blast of cold air blew through the hall, raising ashes from the fire trench and fanning its flames a little brighter. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z
A fire trench had been dug down the middle of the earthen floor, with a row of smokeholes in the roof above. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z
Across the fire trench, the southron lords sat silent on the benches. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z
Perhaps two miles beyond the old fire trenches a huddle of scarred brick ruins break the skyline. The Battle of Amiens: how the Guardian reported 'rout and confusion' of German soldiers – August 1918 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z
Trenches are broadly distinguished as “fire trenches” and “cover trenches,” according as they are for the firing line or supporting troops. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z
The fire trenches which the Gurkhas had occupied had been utterly destroyed by the enemy's shells, and could no longer be used. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z
It was only when night fell that communication with the fire trenches was possible. With our Fighting Men The story of their faith, courage, endurance in the Great War
A gap was therefore made overnight in the barrier that had hitherto crossed the mouth of the defile and linked our fire trenches with those neighbouring. With Manchesters in the East
The trenches were of full depth and duplicated those of certain sections of the front line, consisting of front or fire trenches, support trenches, and reserve trenches, with intricate communicating passages between them. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources
Overhead cover can only be provided in fire trenches by giving the parapet still greater height and it is not usually done. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z
The observation is done by the forward observing officer in the fire trenches who corrects them by 'phone. “Crumps”, The Plain Story of a Canadian Who Went
The way in which our fire trenches were sighted at the bottom of the Gravenstafel slope did not commend itself to me. "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders
A machine gun was placed at the north-west corner of this gap under cover of the end of our fire trench. With Manchesters in the East
Having considered the assistance provided by the artillery, the next point to decide upon is the exact position of the fire trench. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
Their parapets, therefore, need be in no way more conspicuous than those of the neighbouring fire trenches, and in that case there is no fear of their drawing special attention from the enemy’s artillery. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z
I was coming home this afternoon after having been to the fire trenches when I heard a shout: “Keene!” “Crumps”, The Plain Story of a Canadian Who Went
"They are pretty shallow fire trenches, barely deep enough to give cover to a man." "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders
Owing to the clearance of the fire trenches, the assaulting parties had, unfortunately, to move across the open. With Manchesters in the East
The fire trenches are shown by the heavy black line running about 60 feet in rear of the obstacles. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
A better plan when time permits is to provide cover trenches immediately behind and communicating with the fire trench. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z
From the fire trenches an incessant rattle of rifles is heard; all the bullets seem to come over here; constantly the whine of a musical ricochet bullet is heard. “Crumps”, The Plain Story of a Canadian Who Went
The redoubts were very strongly held, and if the Germans got over the single parapets they could be driven back with fire from the redoubts and supporting fire trenches. "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders
Bombing used at this time to be practised by small sections in each battalion, who occupied dangerous salients called "bird-cages" in the fire trenches. With Manchesters in the East
This protection is very satisfactory for communications, machine gun emplacements, etc., but, is of doubtful value in fire trenches as it does not permit an easy offensive by the defenders. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
It was arrested by rifle fire, although some individuals penetrated into the fire trench on the right. The Escape of a Princess Pat Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland
I was coming home to-day, up a road which ran approximately at right angles to main fire trenches. “Crumps”, The Plain Story of a Canadian Who Went
Some distance east of the church a line of fire trenches had been cut. "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders
The sap that ran back to the fire trench was very narrow, and ended in a low tunnel under our parapet. With Manchesters in the East
Connecting the listening posts to the fire trenches are the communicating trenches. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
Whilst the German line ran solid along the top of the ridge, there were two complete gaps in the British fire trenches between Hill 60 and Mount Sorrel on the left. Q.6.a and Other places Recollections of 1916, 1917 and 1918
And Macgillivray was moving slowly along the communication trench that led to the forward fire trench. Between the Lines
On our left the valiant 13th fought in their shallow fire trenches to the last man. "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders
Fatigue work was necessary the very hour that a unit had straggled down to a bivouac from the fire trenches. With Manchesters in the East
On a hill we find a fire trench near the foot of the slope, one just forward of the military crest, and the third on the reverse slope of the hill. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
Then he reached his goal, the saps behind one of the groups—short trenches which stretch out from the fire trench into No Man's Land and finish on the near lips of the craters. No Man's Land
He reached the forward fire trench at last and halted there to recover his breath. Between the Lines
Signallers in FlandersToList Behind the first row of parapets about two or three hundred yards is a second line of parapets or breast-works with fire trenches. "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders
For the other party, working along the fire trench, attacked Posts 6-2 inclusive from the rear. The War Service of the 1/4 Royal Berkshire Regiment (T. F.)
This necessitates the addition of a parados to the fire trench to protect against the back blast of high explosives. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
The officer went out of the sap into the fire trench. No Man's Land
From the Kerevez Dere we worked along the fire trenches towards the French centre and then, getting to a sheltered strip of country, walked back across the open to the second line. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2
I slipped quietly into a fire trench on the forward slope of the ridge to observe the guns at work also. "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders
Captain Hadden, of the 1st/4th Oxfords, opposite whose trench the explosion was to occur, was ordered to keep half his company in the fire trench with the rifles and bayonets of the other half. The War Service of the 1/4 Royal Berkshire Regiment (T. F.)
Cover trenches must not be mistaken for a secondary position, they are cover for the firing line, supports and reserves until they are required in the fire trenches. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
In other words, it was not merely a communication trench, but was recessed and traversed like a fire trench. No Man's Land
The trace of a fire trench or of a system of fire trenches depends upon the ground and the proposed density of the entire firing line. Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 Corrected to April 15, 1917 (Changes Nos. 1 to 19)
In the fire trench they saw little more than the parapet. The Old Front Line
The men naturally preferred the regular hours and the clean and comfortable shelters of the fire trench. The War Service of the 1/4 Royal Berkshire Regiment (T. F.)
Cover trenches are constructed to provide safe cover for the supports or reinforcements of the fire trenches or to provide cooking and resting facilities for the garrison of the neighboring fire trenches. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
In very fact, it was a fire trench—the third of the system. No Man's Land
Where the excavated earth is easily removed, a fire trench without parapet may be the one best suited to the soil and other conditions affecting the choice of profile. Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 Corrected to April 15, 1917 (Changes Nos. 1 to 19)
"The fire trench to-night," said Stoner that evening, a nervous light in his soft brown eyes, as he fumbled with the money on the card table. The Red Horizon
They were connected with the first line fire trench by communication trenches about every 100 yards. The War Service of the 1/4 Royal Berkshire Regiment (T. F.)
These trenches as the name implies are for the purpose of providing safe communication between the cover and fire trenches. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
Men were busily at work sweeping up the walks, collecting the rubbish, which was put into sandbags hung on pegs at intervals along the fire trench. Kitchener's Mob Adventures of an American in the British Army
Cover trenches are placed as closely as practicable to their respective fire trenches. Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 Corrected to April 15, 1917 (Changes Nos. 1 to 19)
This work, when finished, would bring our fire trench three hundred yards nearer the enemy. The Red Horizon
Here, then, we met with none of the conspicuous breastworks of our old home, but fire trenches more than 6 feet deep, and communicators whose bottoms were 8 or 9 feet below ground level. The War Service of the 1/4 Royal Berkshire Regiment (T. F.)
They may be also constructed just in rear of a series of fire trenches to provide a means of communication from one to the other. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
The fire trench was built in much the same way as those which we had made during our training in England. Kitchener's Mob Adventures of an American in the British Army
Where natural cover is not available, each fire trench should have artificial cover in rear for its support—either a cover trench of its own or one in common with an adjoining fire trench. Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 Corrected to April 15, 1917 (Changes Nos. 1 to 19)
These connect fire trenches with the support trenches and the support trenches with any trenches in rear where natural covered communication is impracticable. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training
The last of the Americans were picking their way across the tangle of fallen wire before the German fire trench. Tom Slade Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer
On the battlefields of Europe today there are generally three lines of fire trenches. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
The great bulk of inter-trench business passed through the traveling trench, about fifteen yards in rear of the fire trench and running parallel to it. Kitchener's Mob Adventures of an American in the British Army
It will often be advisable to make them extensive enough to provide cooking and resting facilities for the garrisons of the corresponding fire trenches. Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 Corrected to April 15, 1917 (Changes Nos. 1 to 19)
Avoid placing the fire trench on the skyline. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training
I greatly admire his character, but he positively could not have made his way along the fire trenches I inspected yesterday. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I
In general, the best location for effective fire trenches, lies between the military crest of rising ground and the lowest line from which the foreground is visible. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
The two were connected by many passageways, the chief difference between them being that the fire trench was the business district, while the traveling trench was primarily residential. Kitchener's Mob Adventures of an American in the British Army
Communicating trenches are frequently necessary in order to connect fire trenches with their corresponding cover trenches where natural, covered communication is impracticable. Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 Corrected to April 15, 1917 (Changes Nos. 1 to 19)
Those to occupy the firing line would each be assigned a sector of ground to the front to defend and a corresponding section of the fire trench to construct. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training
In Gallipoli there were brigade headquarters in the actual fire trenches. Letters from France
An interesting development in cover for the firing line is shown in dugouts constructed in the fire trenches in the European war. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
The fire trenches I visited were about wide enough to allow two men to pass one another—and that was all. Leaves from a Field Note-Book
Clearing foreground to improve the field of fire and construction of fire trench. Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 Corrected to April 15, 1917 (Changes Nos. 1 to 19)
Patrols would be operating well to the front to give timely warning to one or two sentinels in each company fire trench of the approach of the enemy. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training
The fire trench was battered in places out of recognition. Letters from France
As a general rule these gases are employed when the fire trenches of the opposing forces are close together though the shell containers may be used at long ranges. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
Battalion Headquarters lived in it, in a small deep dug-out, 200 yards from the tunnel entrance, and at its junction with the only real fire trench, O.B.1, the reserve line. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919.
The simplest form of fire trench is deep and narrow and has a flat, concealed parapet. Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 Corrected to April 15, 1917 (Changes Nos. 1 to 19)
Your entire company has moved to its fire trench. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training
By 10 P.M. the support trenches west of the orchard had been carried, but the original fire trenches had been so completely destroyed that they could not be occupied. New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915
This line is connected with the fire trenches by the zig zagged line of communicating trenches. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
Not long had I returned to my fire trenches before our bombardment opened. Tell England A Study in a Generation
These posts should be established in shellholes, which are to be converted into fire trenches, protected by wire entanglements, as soon as possible. Military Instructors Manual
While in it, the troops fire at the enemy; hence the name fire trench. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training
Somehow the last spell in the fire trench has shaken up my mind a lot. Mr. Britling Sees It Through
The experience of the European war places the cover trenches from 15 to 50 yards in rear of the fire trenches. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
It was not long before conversation was drowned out wholly by the racket of exploding shells in and around the fire trenches. Uncle Sam's Boys with Pershing's Troops Dick Prescott at Grips with the Boche
Remember that the first line, the support line, and the reserve line are all fire trenches. Military Instructors Manual
It is placed as near the fire trench as possible. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training
He crawled out of the debris toward the support trench which had become the fire trench, only to be killed by a bullet. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form
The communicating trench or tunnel is provided with a strong door which may be closed to prevent an enemy from securing access to the fire trench, in case the lookout is surprised. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
"I am still more interested in the hope that to-night in the fire trenches will be more exciting than last night." Uncle Sam's Boys with Pershing's Troops Dick Prescott at Grips with the Boche
The main captured trench should be converted at once into a fire trench facing the enemy. Military Instructors Manual
During an engagement, troops by using these trenches can go safely to the help of the troops in the fire trenches. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training
Then the left half of the right fire trench had three or four shells, one after another, bang into it. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form
Pits with trap doors are also used to prevent an enemy from creeping up the tunnel to the fire trench. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition
Then Lieutenant De Verne came into the fire trench with a sergeant and six men. Uncle Sam's Boys with Pershing's Troops Dick Prescott at Grips with the Boche
Presently he had the pleasure of expressing his mind more freely to a French signaler of artillery who was on duty at an observing post in this forward fire trench. Action Front
Constructed like the fire trenches and occupied by the local reserves who live in deep dug-outs. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training
Next, the right end of the left fire trench was blown in. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form
They were just holes in the clay side of the fire trench, with any old thing for a roof, and old straw or tobacco leaves, which we pinched from some abandoned farm, for a floor. Bullets & Billets
"Between the two lines of artillery are the fire trenches of the opposing armies," Prescott realized with a thrill. Uncle Sam's Boys with Pershing's Troops Dick Prescott at Grips with the Boche
The real work in the fire trench commences at sundown. Over the Top
After about two weeks at school they returned to their units in rest billets or in the fire trench as the case might be and got busy teaching their platoons how to make "jam tins." Over the Top
It was about twenty feet below the fire trench; at least there were twenty steps leading down to it. Over the Top
To get even, we could have left the prisoners in the fire trench, in charge of the men on guard and let them click Fritz's strafeing but Tommy does not treat prisoners that way. Over the Top
A little later we arrived at the communication trench named Whiskey Street, which led to the fire trench at the point we were to go over the top and out in front. Over the Top
Upon arrival in the fire trench an officer of the Royal Engineers gave us our instructions and acted as guide. Over the Top
Term generally used in rest billets when Tommy talks about the fire trench or fighting line. Over the Top
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