Endless Mud, Cold, and Exhaustion
The conditions soldiers endured went far beyond combat. Winters were brutally cold, with freezing temperatures turning trenches into icy traps. Summers brought heat, decay, and the overwhelming stench of death. The mud was ever-present, clogging weapons, slowing movement, and making even basic tasks exhausting.
Food supplies were often limited and of poor quality, while clean water was not always available. Combined with the constant stress of combat, these conditions pushed soldiers to the limits of human endurance.
