Instead of getting into your new car on your sixteenth birthday, driving away and laughing with all your friends, imagine standing inside dirty, soiled trenches knowing that death lurks right around the corner. From 1914 to 1918, the lives of many children were lost on the front lines. In addition, many children were also working in factories and learning techniques to protect themselves from bombings. Children were endangered greatly during this time of war. Due to the large-scale of World War I, many men were needed to join the army and fight during the war. Consequently, teenage boys would lie about their age so that they could be able to become soldiers. However, patriotism of Americans during this time encouraged this behavior. Many
