What was 'Stand-to' in the daily routine of a trench soldier?
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Correct answer: The alert at dawn and dusk when all soldiers manned the fire-step
Dawn and dusk were the most common times for enemy raids or full-scale attacks. 'Stand-to-arms' ensured that the entire garrison was awake and ready to defend the trench during these high-risk periods.
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