Use all the sources and your own knowledge to explain whether you agree with the view that the site at Vimy Ridge gives an accurate insight into the conditions in the trenches in World War 1.

... Question 5 Joanne Vale Use all the sources and your own knowledge to explain whether you agree with the view that the site at Vimy Ridge gives an accurate insight into the conditions in the trenches in World War 1. Vimy Ridge reveals a great deal about conditions in the trenches. Although it does not contain enough information, it shows how overcrowded trenches were during the war along with dangerous natures of trenches and sheer lack of facilities that existed within the battle. When visiting Vimy Ridge, it is evident that the trenches were extremely unhygienic but what Vimy Ridge fails to demonstrate is the fact that the trenches were so unstable. This is due to the fact that the trenches have been sanitised and a lot of changes have been made to make trenches safer for visitors. Not only that, but they have tried to rebuild certain areas which give us a

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