https://padlet.com/jsuess/skt84f5qvoqd Digging in to the trenches en-us 2016-07-20 02:18:43 UTC 2026-01-30 22:38:24 UTC hello@padlet.com jsuess https://padlet.com/jsuess/skt84f5qvoqd/wish/116664980 In an attempt to break the stalemate in WW1 Germany looked to completely revamp their tactics with commando units like this. Why do you think they focused on tactics instead of strategy?]]> 2016-07-20 02:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jsuess/skt84f5qvoqd/wish/116664980 jsuess https://padlet.com/jsuess/skt84f5qvoqd/wish/116665258 Going over the top was a dreaded reality many soldiers faced. Faced with near certain death or treason and possible execution, which option would you be inclined to choose? Why?]]> 2016-07-20 02:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jsuess/skt84f5qvoqd/wish/116665258 jdomvill https://padlet.com/jsuess/skt84f5qvoqd/wish/116703646 Honestly I don't believe I would have any other option other than to go over the top and make a charge through no-mans-land. I don't think I'd be able to live with myself after deserting fellow soldiers. My pride, country, and family would give me the heart to get out of the trench and press on. ]]> 2016-07-20 15:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jsuess/skt84f5qvoqd/wish/116703646 jdomvill https://padlet.com/jsuess/skt84f5qvoqd/wish/116703882 I believe that it was a combination of strategy and tactics. It was strategic because the Germans were already mounting a large number of casualties, so this tactic of rushing the trench line made the most use out of the men they had by helping them advance onto their enemies lines.]]> 2016-07-20 16:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jsuess/skt84f5qvoqd/wish/116703882 jsuess https://padlet.com/jsuess/skt84f5qvoqd/wish/116706144 Germany was suffering heavy casualties as the allies were, but unlike the allies they did not have the man-power to continue taking these losses and so they looked to maximize on their men. Where as the allies looked for strategic changes such as developing the tank and poison gas. ]]> 2016-07-20 16:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jsuess/skt84f5qvoqd/wish/116706144 jsuess https://padlet.com/jsuess/skt84f5qvoqd/wish/116706236 After weeks and months on the front lines, many of the soldiers could still only cling to the sense of honor and nationalism you mentioned.]]> 2016-07-20 16:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jsuess/skt84f5qvoqd/wish/116706236