Trench Booklet - WWI Field Regulations & Life in the Trenches
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Example: 180/96 fits someone around 5'11" tall with a 38" chest.
| NATO Size (Label) | Approx Height | Chest / Waist (in) | Generic Size |
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| 160 / 88 | 5'3"–5'5" | 34–35" | Small (S) |
| 170 / 88 | 5'7"–5'9" | 34–35" | Small (S) |
| 170 / 96 | 5'7"–5'9" | 37–38" | Medium (M) |
| 180 / 96 | 5'10"–5'11" | 37–38" | Medium (M) |
| 180 / 104 | 5'10"–5'11" | 40–41" | Large (L) |
| 190 / 96 | 6'2" | 37–38" | Medium (M) Tall |
| 190 / 104 | 6'2" | 40–41" | Large (L) Tall |
| 180 / 112 | 5'11" | 43–44" | X-Large (XL) |
| 190 / 112 | 6'2" | 43–44" | X-Large (XL) Tall |
| 200 / 120 | 6'4"+ | 46–48" | 2X-Large (2XL) |
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- The first number is your height in cm.
- The second number is your chest or waist in cm.
- Military gear is usually cut roomy for layering and movement.
- If you’re between sizes, go down for a closer fit or up for layering.
- Example: 5'11" tall with 40" chest → 180/104 (Large).
This reproduction booklet provides a factual, uncompromising look at the official rules and regulations governing life on the front lines of the Great War. Rather than a modern summary, this document is a faithful replica of the instructional materials provided to officers and NCOs to maintain order, safety, and operational efficiency within the trench systems. It is an essential, no-nonsense resource for those seeking to understand the logistical and disciplinary reality of the 1914–1918 conflict.
Product Specifications & Features
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Direct Instructional Content: Contains the original military guidelines for trench maintenance, hygiene, and defensive protocols.
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Period-Correct Format: A compact, staple-bound booklet designed to fit into a tunic pocket or map case, mirroring the original service-issue manuals.
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Service-Issue Quality: Printed on durable paper stock that replicates the texture of early 20th-century field publications.
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Operational Accuracy: Details the practicalities of sentry duty, "stand-to" procedures, and the day-to-day management of a platoon in the field.
Key Historical Sections
This booklet serves as a primary-source archive of British Army infantry doctrine:
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Trench Construction & Repair: Regulations on revetting, drainage, and the maintenance of fire steps and traverses.
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Sanitation & Health: Official guidance on preventing trench foot and maintaining basic hygiene under combat conditions.
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Sentry Duties: Instructions for lookouts and the protocols for reporting enemy movement in No Man’s Land.
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Field Discipline: Outlines the expectations for conduct and the consequences of neglecting duties in a high-risk environment.
Realistic Use Cases
Consistent with our army surplus UK standards for functional historical gear, this booklet is intended for:
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Historical Reenactment: An essential, high-fidelity accessory for those portraying Great War infantry, providing period-correct "pocket filler."
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Educational Instruction: A practical tool for teachers and historians to demonstrate the rigid organisation behind the chaos of trench warfare.
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Living History Displays: Ideal for use in trench reconstructions to show the public the actual orders soldiers were required to follow.
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Theatrical Props: Authentic-looking paperwork for stage, film, or television productions set during the First World War.
Condition Note: This is a high-quality modern reproduction. It is built for active handling and study, offering a realistic look and feel where a century-old original would be far too fragile for field or classroom use.
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