Were There Flies In The Trenches In World War One?
In world war one, were the trenches infested with flies and if so, what were the effects of this?
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Yes, there were flies in the trenches of World War 1. During that time 1917-1918 there was a worldwide flu pandemic, which killed millions worldwide, I am sure some of the diseases that the men died of may have been spread by flies and mosquitoes. Anytime you have blood, feces, decaying flesh, or food, there will be flies.
answered 5 months ago
Of course there were flies! Good question! During WWI, there was warfare called "trench warfare." this was where the soldiers would live in the trenches that they dug themselves. Since they lived there, they went to the bathroom there, ate there, and even sometimes died there. That would really attract the flies. Again, good question! I hope my answer helps!!!
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