The parapets were in a very poor state and there were insufficient firing platforms. It took these two battalions some time to get the trenches back up to a good standard. On the plus side, the area had become relatively quiet, although there was a campaign of mining and counter-mining.
The parapets were in very poor condition, and there weren't enough firing positions. It took these two battalions some time to bring the trenches back up to an acceptable standard. However, the area had become relatively quiet, though there was still a campaign of mining and counter-mining.