Why You Wouldn't Survive the Trenches of WWI

Get early episodes & bonus perks on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorian In the trenches of World War I, death wasn’t a dramatic event. It was routine. Tonight’s story walks you through the grim reality of losing friends daily — until you stop feeling anything at all. There are no grand speeches, no heroics. Just mud, silence, and the quiet horror of learning to function while surrounded by ghosts. If you've ever wondered what it was really like to endure the Great War, this is the part no one wants to talk about. Settle in. Dim the lights. And prepare for the quietest kind of nightmare. 🛏️ Drowsy Historian’s Favorite Sleep Tools Looking to upgrade your nighttime routine? These are a few things I personally use or recommend: • Sleep Earbuds for Enhanced Immersion → https://amzn.to/4pVFoJy • Blanket Soft Enough to Make the Plague Feel Tolerable → https://amzn.to/3GSOq8f • Weighted Blanket for Pretending You’re a Mummified Pharaoh → https://amzn.to/4kVJCgE • Sleep Mask Headphones For Total Historical Escape → https://amzn.to/4nWsNVn • Book Light for Reading About Plagues at 2AM → https://amzn.to/4eSg0iu • White Noise Machine for Blocking Out the 21st Century → https://amzn.to/3GJ9jTw These are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the show while staying cozy.