What was the purpose of a 'duckboard' in a World War I trench?
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Correct answer: To raise soldiers' feet above the mud and water
Duckboards were wooden slats laid at the bottom of trenches to provide a relatively dry walking surface. Without them, soldiers would frequently sink into deep, thick mud, which contributed to disease and exhaustion.
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