WW1 1918 Trench knife

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A combat knife specifically designed to eliminate or severely disable an enemy soldier at close range, such as in a trench line or other confined space. It was created due to the need for a hand-to-hand combat weapon for soldiers conducting assaults on enemy trenches during World War I. A notable example of a WWI trench knife is the German Army's Nahkampfmesser (close combat knife). Standards CCSS Overview and Background A U.S.-made WW1 trench knife was developed to address the need for close-quarters combat in warfare, particularly during the First World War. Lesson Plan and Activity Designing a Trench Knife Materials Needed Print out a model of the WWI trench knife.