Are Trenches Still Used?
In Fact, Trench Warfare Remains Arguably the Most Effective Strategy for Infantry Where, for Whatever Reason, Armor and Air Support Are Lacking. .. . Drones...
In fact, trench warfare remains arguably the most effective strategy for infantry where, for whatever reason, armor and air support are lacking. ... Drones may have replaced carrier pigeons in the skies above the battlefield, but the use of trenches has changed little since Verdun and the Somme.
When were trenches last used?
The Allies' increased use of the tank in 1918 marked the beginning of the end of trench warfare, however, since the tank was invulnerable to the machine gun and rifle fire that were the trenches' ultimate defense.
Were trenches still used in ww2?
It was also the first conflict in world history to have more deaths caused from combat, rather than from disease spread during fighting. Trench warfare was also employed in World War II and in the Korean War to some degree, but it has not been used regularly during conflicts in the ensuing decades.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
