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The British soldier went on to say that the rain was also a cause of worry for them because it came down every day. Even though the trenches were made for hiding, the rain falls right into the trenches. When the water gets into it, they pour it out using the pots and pans. When the rain falls, it carries the mud along with it into the pit. As a result, the soldier’s feet became muddy and filthy. Mud is strewn throughout their boots and uniforms. Then he said that a new team member’s feet and hands became stuck inside the mud pit when he attempted to come out.

 

After overcoming all of the challenges, the British soldier stated that they had to focus on the enemy team at all times, even whether they were in the mud or rain. On the other hand, he said that the Germans were going through the same difficulties. They were in the trenches as well, and their trenches were also filled with water and mud. He also stated that their first trench was about 50 yards (50 meters) away from the German soldiers. Then he said that there lay “No Man’s Land” between the German and British team. The term “No Man’s Land” refers to an area or strip of land that no one owns or controls. Also, the place was surrounded by wire fences. However, the enemies were close to them; they could occasionally hear their voices.

 

 

The British soldier then said that they hated the German soldiers when they killed their friends. They joked about them at other times, and it almost felt like they shared something in common. While thinking about them, he felt that they also had the same sentiment.