What was a 'Revetment' in the context of trench construction?
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Correct answer: Timber, wire, or hurdles to shore up trench walls
Revetting was essential to maintain the structure of the trench, especially in wet weather. Without materials like corrugated iron, timber, or sandbags to shore up the walls, the trenches would quickly collapse into the mud.
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