The difference between foxholes and slit trenches

[Michael Dorosh]

Matter of terminology; slit trenches were what British and Canadian troops called foxholes.

From INFANTRY TRAINING 1937, how to dig a revetted and unrevetted slit trench.

And a photo:

Pte Tom Wyton of the 1st Hereford Regiment digs his slit trench a little deeper. The Germans are just across the road from this point.

 

[jwb3]

Why do I suddenly have visions of Commonwealth officers running around under fire busily fussing with tape measures?

 

[Michael Dorosh]

Because you're so sassy, John?