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Chapter 23 – World War I Mr. Duez

Use the “Harry’s War: Letters from the Trenches” handout and your knowledge of World War I to
answer the question.

What was the nature of life in the trenches? Compare and contrast the
letters that Harry Lamin wrote to support your thesis.

Document # and Description:

The documents begin on page #2 “Harry’s War Starts Here”

1) Harry’s War Starts Here – Passage written by Bill Lamin (Harry’s Grandson)
2) Harry’s Training Camp Letter – To Kate, Feb. 7, 1917
3) About Training Camp – Bottom of page 3, top of 4 (bold and italics)
4) Picture of Harry Lamin in uniform – Page 3
5) Letter #1 from Messines Ridge – June 11th, 1917 (page 4)
6) Letter #2 from Messines Ridge – June 11th, 1917 (begins on page 4)
7) Picture of Messines Ridge on page 4
8) Information about Messines Ridge on page 5 (bold and italics, by Bill Lamin)
9) Letter #3 from Messines Ridge – June 2 & 6, 1917 (bottom of page 5)
10) Map of Messines Ridge on page 5
11) Letter #4 from Messines Ridge on page 6
12) Picture at the top right page 6
13) Picture at bottom left page 6
14) Poem by Siegfried Sasson about Paschendale on page 6

DBQ Tips:

1. Write a strong thesis.

2. Support your thesis with information from the documents (at least 6)
3. Cite each reference to a document with at least parenthetic citation (document #).
4. Write a strong conclusion that returns to your thesis and drives your point home.