The soldiers in World War 1 typically fought from inside trenches. Trenches were long, narrow ditches that traveled for long ways where soldiers would live and fight from during wartime. The trenches got muddy and crowded quickly and were often uncomfortable. A soldiers routine started at 5 A.M when they would wake up and be on alert for anyone who would try to attack before daylight came. By 5:30 A.M the men could receive a ration of rum and have another stand-down at 6. Breakfast was served at 7, usually bacon and tea, then they cleaned their trenches, weapons, and themselves. Dinner came at noon and sleep and downtime followed. 5 P.M tea rations were passed out and a stand-to occurred at 6 P.M. From 6:30 and on, the soldiers worked all night with little time for rest. Their were usually three lines built for the trenches and the first line is where the combat would take place. A cycle from all three lines is what combat looked like. Soldiers never had the luxury of home cooked meals or heated food to sit down to after a long day of fighting. They usually received food that came in tins or cans. If a soldier was lucky they would get a food packet from the Red Cross. Soldiers had to rely on stale crackers or unappetizing meat for most days as well. The men could keep themselves entertained by card games or writing letters or a more common one was just doing chores around the trench. Sleeping was something the soldiers would try not to do because you always have to be on the look out of a possible bombardment. Being caught by the commanding officer of the trench would cause you to be severely reprimanded.
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