Answer to Question #85553 in History for Maha

Question

Why do you think activities like playing cards and writing letters was so important to surviving the trauma of trench warfare

Answer 1

The strategic direction of the war affects soldiers’ daily lives, but simple pleasures are more important in maintaining mind, body, and spirit during long nights in the trenches or hellish enemy bombardments.

Mail is also an important link back to loved ones, and soldiers retain an avid interest in the activities of family, friends, and community.

Source:

https://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/history/life-at-the-front/trench-conditions/maintaining-morale/