2018.002.015 [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 educate students about the evolution of military technology during the twentieth century and how that evolution affected the lives of Iowan servicemen during the First World War. For any uses other than educational resources, pelase check with the organization that owns this item for any copyright restrictions.