One of the ways to destroy the enemy’s soldiers was to tunnel a way under the their trenches and plant mines. 15. What did many Tommies suffer from as a result of spending their days and nights amid grenade explosions and heavy bombing? As a result of spending their days and nights amid explosions and heavy bombing, the Tommies suffered from shock which is nowadays known as “combat stress” or “post- traumatic stress”. 16. What happened to anyone suspected of desertion? Anyone suspected of desertion was arrested and charged with desertion. They were taken to the prison and eventually executed. 17. What did a severe shortage of officers mean for the army? The shortage of officers meant that the Army was allowing teenagers to become one. 18. What compelled the wounded officers, who could have opted out, to return to the front line? A sense of duty compelled the wounded officers to return to the front line. They were
always struggled to support her spirits, there were periods of dejection. It was reasonable, however, to hope that they would not continue long. Mrs. Gardiner gave her the particulars also of Miss Bingley's visit in Gracechurch Street, and repeated conversations occurring at different times between Jane and herself, which proved that the former had, from her heart, given up the acquaintance. Mrs. Gardiner then rallied her niece on Wickham's desertion, and complimented her on bearing it so well. "But my dear Elizabeth," she added, "what sort of girl is Miss King? I should be sorry to think our friend mercenary." "Pray, my dear aunt, what is the difference in matrimonial affairs, between the mercenary and the prudent motive? Where does discretion end, and avarice begin? Last Christmas you were afraid of his marrying me, because it would be imprudent; and now, because he is
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