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Photographs of Hill 62
Hill 62. First World War Trenches.

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Hill 62 - Sanctuary Wood, Flanders.

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Mud still engulfs the remains of the trench system at Hill 62.
The trenches were dug in zig zags to minimise the damage inflicted by shelling.
Craters such as these, created by shelling, litter the area surrounding the trenches.
Rear entrance to the tunnel. This area is well hidden from enemy trenches and offers the troops a much improved chance of making it to the trench unhindered by shelling.
Many men from both sides perished in fighting at Hill 62. This cemetry and the Canadian War memorial are reminders of the massive human sacrifice made in this war.
The elevated position makes it hard to move without being observed. Note the number of craters created by shelling.
Another example of how exposed troops moving on Hill 62 would have been to enemy fire.
The trenches here are shallow, offering little protection from enemy fire.
Tunnels were dug at Hill 62 to enable troops to move to the front line trenches without being observed.
Even on a dry day this part of the trench was wet and very slippery. Consider how hard to move around it would have been when rain was pouring in and bullets were flying.
As you can see in this picture, trenches are not always very deep!
 
 

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