Zonnebeke in West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
Fire Trench
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 13, 2024
1. Fire Trench Marker
Like the communication trench, this trench uses A-frames, but they have been shortened at the parapet so as not to obstruct the step. Note the niches built into the high trench walls between the jute bags. Loose hand grenades might be stored in them, for example. Such niches ensured easy access to ammunition.
Net als in de verbindingsloopgraaf zie je hier A frames. Bij de borstwering of 'parapet' zijn ze echter ingekort om de opstap niet te hinderen. Let op de nisjes die tussen de jutezakken in de hoge loopgraafwanden zijn ingewerkt. Om snel over munitie te beschikken worden er bijvoor-beeld losse handgranaten in bewaard.
Tout comme chez la tranchée de connexion, on remarque ici des châssis en forme de la lettre A. Cependant, ils ont été raccourcis au niveau du parapet afin de ne pas entraver l'escabeau. Notez les niches construites dans les hauts murs de tranchée entre les sacs de lute. Afin d'avoir rapidement des munitions à portée de la main, des grenades en vrac y étaient emmagasinées.
Wie im Verbindungsgraben sehen Sie hier A.Frames, An der Brüstung oder "Parapet" sind sie jedoch gekürzt, um das Hochsteigen nicht zu behindern. Beachten Sie die Nischen zwischen den Jutesäcken in den hohen Grabenwänden. Beispielsweise werden daringdose Handgranaten aufbewahrt, um einen sc ellen Zugriff auf Munition zu ermöglichen
[Photo Caption] Transport of wounded soldiers along an old fire trench, Ypres, summer 1917
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Location. 50° 52.199′ N, 2° 59.291′ E. Marker is in Zonnebeke, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It can be reached from Berten Pilstraat. Marker is at the Passchendaele Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Berten Pilstraat 5, Zonnebeke, Vlaanderen 8980, Belgium. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shelter Baby Elephant (here, next to this marker); Communication Trench (a few steps from this marker); Model Trench System (a few steps from this marker); Narrow-gauge Railways (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Communication Trench (a few steps from this marker); American Temporary Shelter (within shouting distance of this
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 13, 2024
2. Fire Trench Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 13, 2024
3. Looking Along an English Fire Trench
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
