Edexcel GCSE History · 1HI0
Paper 1
Revise: Injuries, Illnesses and Gas AttacksProlonged exposure to cold and wet conditions could cause trench foot. Tight boots could make the problem worse by restricting blood circulation.
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GCSE History · key term
An injury to the feet caused by prolonged exposure to cold, wet conditions, which could lead to swelling, numbness and tissue damage.
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Paper 1
Revise: Injuries, Illnesses and Gas AttacksProlonged exposure to cold and wet conditions could cause trench foot. Tight boots could make the problem worse by restricting blood circulation.
Match your examples to the question: trench foot and trench fever are illnesses linked to trench conditions; bullet and shrapnel wounds are injuries caused by weapons.
Develop a feature with precise supporting detail: for example, trench foot caused swollen, numb feet after prolonged exposure to cold and wet conditions.
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