How Does This Painting Reflect the Devastating Effects of Trench

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Multiple Choice

How does this painting reflect the devastating effects of trench warfare during the First World War?

• A) The soldiers' slumped shoulders and hanging heads give a sense of hopelessness.
• B) The condition of the soldiers' uniforms is indicative of their poor living conditions.
• C) The snow-covered ground reminds the viewer of the horrible conditions under which many soldiers fought.
• D) The bayonets on the ends of the soldiers' rifles indicate that fighting often devolved into brutal hand-to-hand combat.

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