2018.002.014 [Sandbag]

This is a brown stitched paper sandbags used in German trench warfare during the First World War. These coverings would once have been filled with a variety of sand, clay, dirt, rubble, and other materials to provide a buffer against enemy infantry attacks or artillery barrages. Most often, sandbags lined the walls of trenches and dugouts to absorb the shock of bullets, grenades, and artillery shells, thus preserving the trench's structural integrity. This content can be used with the following resources: SS.4.25: Technological Change This content can be used to edcuate students about how the technology of warfare evolved over time during the twentieth century, as well as how it has stayed the same. Sandbags have been an essential part of siege warfare for hundreds of years. The fact that they are still used in the modern era means that they are an important piece of military and technological history. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item for any copyright restrictions.