Digging a War Trench (and sleeping in it!)
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- I dig a War Trench modeled after the ones used on the front lines. Trenches are not a new in strategy of war, they have been used since modern military. The army would dig trenches to protect from horizontal fire, and projectiles as being in the war hole means you are not visible, and can not be shot at. The trench is an interesting structure to protect self reliance. I do not support war of any kind, and my thoughts are with any civilian or soldier enlisted or whom volunteer, to fight against unjust powers.
In a previous video on my channel, we built a Japanese Spider hole - which I would encourage everyone to take the time to watch.
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While I've built these war-time structures, I would not like anyone to misunderstand my motivation for doing so.
I am not a warmonger. In fact, I do not support physical aggression, except for very specific circumstances. Physical force should only be applied in extreme circumstances such as for self defense, or for defending against physical force against the innocent, and weak.
I believe peace should come first, through diplomacy, through active negotiations and compromise, through dialogue - even if it means speaking with very bad people.
My stance on war is that all war is bad, and war is designed only to benefit those calling for it, never for those who are enlisted to fight in them - those are always the victims.
The Ukrainian trench isn't unique to Ukraine. Trenches like what I'm building today, are found throughout war situations. Trenches conceal humans from danger. They permit people the dignity to rest, and to sleep, eat, and to feel secure when threatened.
I can't help but wonder if people, a mammal, have this urge to dig, to get below the surface, stemming from a history that was much, much closer to what kept us alive when humans were far less dominant on planet earth. Small mammals hide underground to escape predators - because it works.
In this video, I plan to explore the idea of creating a simple secure structure using basic hand tools that can easily house people in times of crisis - to hide their silhouette, and keep them protected from being made victims of invasion.
I support survival, I do not support encroaching on people's sovereignty, of any kind, by any nation, and certainly do not support the obsession of masters of countries with meddling in people's personal affairs.
I support ---- self reliance.
I build an authentic Japanese military spider fox hole with just a few basic tools including a small army shovel, some metal buckets, and some rough saw timbers to help create a safe place to sleep overnight in case of impending war.
A spider hole is mirrors the hole created by a trapdoor spider who will tunnel and then cover the top of the door to conceal itself.
A spider hole is usually shoulder-deep, and round, protective enough to camouflaged lid a solder from attack. A soldier will be able to stand upright and then fire a weapon without being overly exposed. A spider hole is different than a foxhole in that a foxhole is usually deeper and designed to hide or conceal a fighter.
A spider hole is usually hastily dug, whereas a foxhole is done with more care.
Spider holes were used during World War II by Japanese. Saddam Hussein during the Iraq war was captured hiding in a spider hole.
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Almost sounds threatening though... Like a mob hit 😉
I remember literally doing just that as a kid.
Grabbed a shovel from the shed, and dug a foxhole.
No reason, I just wanted to. Wasn't a very good one, but it was a hole.
I second the petition!
Seriously signing on to this... most accurate advertising ever
Tips for holes
- Digging a hole is easier than building a wall after all.
- If you have water you dig the trench deeper and have an elevated board walkway.
- don't build living area at bottom level, have it slightly higher to escape water in bottom of trench.
- Dirt out the trench goes in-front AND behind you. This increases the height inside the trench allowing you to stand safely
- Ideally you want to stand up straight inside trench whilst fully covered, with a step up for shooting.
- rear dirt wall protects retreat.
- Have multiple lines of Trenches. With support trenches for storage and rotating soldiers.
- Minimise retreat trenches. Better choke point on enemy
- foliage reduces visibility both ways
- Dig useful shelves for ammo etc
- Maintain suppressive fire. You have better defence allowing for sustained fire. Ideally attacking the trench should be unpleasant as possible
- Tanks were originally invented to assault trenches. plan accordingly (Anti tank ditch)
- Your other main weakness are artillery and aircraft plan accordingly (Bunkers/foxholes)
- Another weakness is flanking. Can be counteracted with use of natural terrain and chokepoints.
- Use boobytraps on fake or abandoned trenches
- Set defences in front of trench, barbed wire, mines etc to limit and demoralise infantry assault.
a lot can be achieved with just a shovel and an axe. All you need is time and manpower
in modern warfare, having a single line or only two lines of trench is often more beneficial and easily visible defences are gernerally a bad idea, due to a surge in drone warfare, if your trench can be detected, you can almost guarantee you are not safe
Also be sure to upgrade your level 1 sentry to level 3 to protect you from red enemies and also watch for spies. I heard they're annoying.
chat gpt?
@@Afganistan289ha!
The spider holes and trenches you’ve built are a 10 year olds dream. A true playground for childrens war games
Northeast New England here- the fact that you’re 3 minutes in and haven’t hit a small boulder yet makes me jealous 😅
I feel that lol, that's when you break out the dynamite!
I was just thinking that and scrolled down to find this comment. I’d give anything to only deal with clay
After opening the can, puncture a tiny hole in the bottom of the can of hash when your ready to get it out, then blow into hole and it'll pop right out... no fussin around... good for thick things such as refried beans as well! Enjoyed the content, thank you!!
When you dig a hole you are able to witness your accomplishment by the depth of the hole and the height of the dirt pile. This simple activity is very motivating compared to most jobs that are based on the conveyor belt process with no sight of the final product you helped produce.
fulfillment
The craziest part is that this only took you 40 minutes and 20 seconds to build. THAT’S with chatting with us! What a super human.
You must be a comedian
alright stephanie
just do dig a hole like that you need at least 3 hour
@@Muhamed_Again no way. It’s 40 minutes as you can see
@@Muhamed_Again skill issue
This is consistently one of my most favorite youtube channels.
I don't live in a place where you can dig much, or easy because we got as many rocks as there is soil.
It offers other benefits. Look up gabion baskets. If you have piles and piles of rock use them to your advantage.
@@ModernSelfReliance I used the rocks in my soil to make a wall around my property just shin high though
This is going to be so great. After watching the ongoing fishpond series I don’t know how you can stand digging ANYTHING else 😂 You’re a machine!! Thanks for another cool upload.
I enjoying diggin'
@@ModernSelfReliance you should team up with Colin furze
I would love to see that!
@@ModernSelfReliance I thought that was Don!! :)
@@sybrenkruijf8570 ha, right? He knows something about diggin and must love it!
I love how you have resorted to building cabins underground now! Always a pleasure to see what you will do.
Hey neighbor! I loved the intro to this video. It stated how important it is to be prepared, level headed, and compassionate during hard times. Even evil men think they are fighting for good reasons and good men are willing to kill to stand against them. Thus the collateral damage taken on both sides.
I enjoy all of your builds and the bunker type shelter builds have been most enlightening during these times. Thank you for showing us what is possible if only we try. Good luck with the continued maple syrup process and pond transformation. Hug those girls tight and say,"Hi!" To Don and Chris for me.
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If you are building a hasty fighting position, like your trench, you would want overhead cover to protect you from airburst artillery. So a car hood, or mattress wouldn't work. Also, these trenches are always being improved when you are not fighting. You did a good job.
seems neat.
This a deliberate fighting position not hasty lol, learn your words pvt
It looks pretty hasty to me, Sarge! @@connorcallan4978
@@connorcallan4978okay connor
@connorcallan4978
In a real world combat situation US Army line infantry units almost never dig anything but hastys in the field. If a forward operating base is being established that requires full sized fighting positions a backhoe or some other large excavation equipment is brought in to dig them rapidly.
I appreciate the intro speech, but when you built the Spiderhole, I never took it as a glorification of war. Just an interesting build project with a historical note.
Keep up the great work!
High altitude Colorado, all bedrock up here converted one of our mines into a shelter. Thanks for sharing, very nice work.
One of the hardest things I’ve ever done during my time in the Army. You don’t stop digging until it’s finished…. 😬
didn't you also ahve to dig with a hand shovel, that is smaller than a regular one
....and then some idiot says prepare to move!
@@LoneWolf20213E-tool, it sucks after you're digging for a MINUTE.
@@seangalvin4148 at least if you're being attacked, it can double as a weapon
Ditto. Least favorite part for me too. My unit 1st Sgt got carried away with crap he wanted us to dig too. We didn't just dig full sized perimeter foxholes, but a large central command area, ammo point, and arms room. Top thought we were ants lol.
I have to say this, those walls of the trench should be shored up and made safe as your digging them, being down in that hole especially when its over head height is extremely dangerous and could cost you your life if it collapses in on you, so be safe people and don't be cutting corners when it comes to working in the ground!
Its far to deep, the point is that you can shoot out of them
@@Ukraineaissance2014 more of a dugout or communication trench I guess
@@williamrobinson5859 yes it would also be good to just cover up and turn into a dugout, the old nato layout was like this but if you went deeper than you could shoot outof you needed to build firing steps
I love the message at the start brother - as a Hostage/Crisis Negotiator, I speak with some very troubled individuals but often there is so much more to their story beneath their anger.
Stay well & safe - God bless
That was so well said Kevin. I support survival and no war mongering as well. You are one determined man. Digging is tough stuff!
"....all war is bad...." is a horrid thing to say, considering all the wars fought for independence and freedoms over history. To say that shows a huge lacking in understanding the history of conflicts because of present day events. Bad people don't care if you want to talk about what they want. Some wars are "self defense" and directly benefit the ones who fight in them.
He also shouldn't feel the need the specify this at all. The two aren't related. Building things isn't the same as where they come from. Just like you can own swords and fire arms and not want to go be or condone violence.
@Ronald Hodgson "all war is bad" doesn't mean that the people fighting are evil. It means that there should be no need for conflict in the first place i.e. said people are given independence without having to fight for it. Obviously that's never happened but in an ideal world it would have and certainly in modern times there should only be wars as a means of protecting a specific group of people, like a country. Which is something I'm pretty sure he said in the beginning.
@@9usuck0 War only benefits the elite while eliminating the lower classes.
@ButterFish Firstly, "Power currupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely." -- Lord Acton
War is a part of this world. It's not even close to realistic or even logical to ever suggest that there is some idealistic world where everyone is nice and given independence. That's childish.
There will never be a moment I'm life where the people won't have to fight for their own freedoms. It's very disrespectful to say "all war is bad" and "it only benefits the ones who want it, not the ones who fight it." Considering all the examples of wars peasants have fought to help themselves.
@Lisa M so the USA independence? That helps just the elites? How about the great peasants wars in the 1500s? Those were wanted and helped the elites?
Oh, and the civil war in the United States, which was fought literally against the southern elites of the democrat Party?
We owe everything to the ones who did this for our freedom. I am sure this kind of protection saved the lives of many who lived through it. Thanks for showing us the reality of this kind of hideout.
What freedom?
In case you're wondering,when he said that the bed platform feels awesome, it's because he worked his butt off beforehand.Been there.Good Stuff !!
Loved the introduction and voice-over. Good work on this one
Glad you liked it!
Thank you sir for sharing I have lived this for four years of my life I was 20 years till I was 24 in real life in war time now iam 64 and I live in the greatest country in the world Canada l tried to explain to my 3 kids that they are born here they couldn’t imagine till I show them this they are so great full for what they have and for God blessing that they will never see what I saw.
Thank you for your service.
I always enjoy your videos, your wit and humor are a bonus.
Kevin - Thanks for another fun adventure. You and your brother continue to keep me fascinated with all of the fun stuff you guys get up to on this land.
Thanks for opening believes on war and peace and dialogue!!! I’ve been in some Japanese caves in bhagio, Philippines. Masterpieces!! The Vietnamese are no strangers to this , I think the gurus!!
I have missed it but your ventilation must be pronounced to viewers! Co2 is heavier than air and settles in holes , wells. I gained experience in West Virginia coal mines as well as cleaning out our dug well. Many have parishes with open flame sun these conditions as well as homes !
I dug a trash hole like yours when I was 12 in a sand bank close our home. 3x5 by 5 ft deep!
I caught a cat and two rabbits ! My neighbor stopped by and asked if I was digging that grave for him! He was killed in tractor accident a month later! This always haunted me!!
Take care!
The shovel made a spark.
Worst part of it all, is digging the hole. Looks kind of cool in there. During War it made me think if they found me in there and dropped a grenade down. No were to go but Heaven after that. Which would be fine. God would ask me well what did you think would happen Sargent Wiley. It was good while it lasted Lord. Thanks Kevin. You never seas to amaze me with your adventures.
Slope the dirt floor toward s the ladder. Under the ladder dig a hole about foot deep.The reason I say under the ladder it will mostly be out of the way.This hole will be a sump for any water that runs into the trench. Simply dip the water out of the hole and carry it outside. This sump will help keep your feet dry.
Well said Kevin! I agree wholeheartedly with your outlook. Great work on the War Trench....that ground looked pretty icy LOL.
So cool 👍
Makes this old man think about the old forts I used to make when I was younger. Love it.
I once asked my dad dad if I could dig a hole in the back yard, it was okay, I got it down and hit hard pan... used a steel bar to chip it down , my dad got interested in the hole also, that was a tough hole... we filled it in with big rocks and stuff, add a trench to drain the grassy part of yard that was often wet and a little swampy.... cut a trench out of the hole to the forest...after the hole was refilled it helped drain the grassy yard area after that... not something I planned but it was educational to dig a hole.... years later after we move and we had to update the septic system and replace the old septic tank with a new 1000 gallon one... I dug the hole to put the septic tank in near the old one... the soil was glacial outwash, mostly sandy... I got the hole dug deep enough to allow the septic tank to be set in within half an inch of the ideal depth to connect inflow and outflow to the pipeline of the older system when they were connected... a lot of pride in that hole job... first flush was an event... the drain field expansion I had help with, but the septic tank install hole was all mine to do. Take pride in hole digging.
Love when you do these build videos so much work for you but also very interesting to see how they come together :)
You should pick up a Mr.Buddy propane heater. It's compact enough that it would be easy for you to bring into the bush with you. I use mine when working in this kind of weather on projects and it definitely takes the edge off. When I need to take my gloves off, I just place them next to the heater. I made a little cooking grill that clips onto the front face of the heater so I can boil water as well.
Your opening salvo: Perfection.
If you're going to have a WAR trench, you're going to have a partial overhead cover of thick logs (probably 6 inches thick) to protect from shrapnel and large wood splinters from airbursts over your trench. You will need fighting steps so you can shoot over the parapet. You will need a hole in the floor to kick grenades into it necessary. You will need pegs to hang web gear, rifles, wet clothes or to keep clothes dry. And you will need to camouflage it from front and back and overhead observation. Easy peezy. Then be ready to do it all over again if you are successful on the attack or unsuccessful on the defense. (Bye the way, when you chose the location did you consider did you situate it so you could have interlocking fire with your spider hole ?)
I think someone was in the service 🤔 those are great tips !
Typically there would be logs across the top with a layer of sandbags on top of that, then a layer of camouflage.
I wondered what he did with all the dirt from the hole. In the military you have hundreds of sandbags that you fill with the hole dirt as you dig. You line the inside of the hole for structural support, and make a little wall around the edge of the hole.
Btw, digging one of these really sux bad. It's back breaking work, and if you don't have hardcore calluses on your hands you'll blister even thru gloves.
One of my least favorite parts about the military to be honest.
As much as i agree with the opening statement...
I believe it could've been summed up a lot quicker and easier with a simple "I just like building cool things. Not the reasons they are built for"
Even though im pretty sure a lot of people would prefer a trench to not having one.
You work/play hard. Always, so worth the sweat equity. Love watching along, always awed!
Thanks for your efforts to build, fit out and document the construction of your roofed trench shelter. Calling to kind the weather conditions in November 1939 in Finnish Karelia, I’m often reminded of the kind of wood lined trenches that the Finnish troops made and used for protection and shelter from outside temperatures that fell to -40 Celsius at times. A high calorie diet helps to recoup the enormous energy expended on construction in wintry conditions.
Your creativity and whatever video you make is just amazing. I truly learn a lot from your channel and I appreciate you sharing everything you do with us. Take care and God bless.
" Smells a little bit like dog food."
" Kinda like a push pop you don't want to eat " 🤣🤣🤣
Yes you're totally correct about standing and sitting on dirt or a floor gets exhausting after awhile a nice chair to sit it helps immensely. Or a bed well done expecially almost frozen dirt.
Pickaxe helps a lot in digging deeper trenches like that.
I could have dug a trench like yours when I was your age, but not now. That's why I watch you dig. 😂
When I sleep in the cold in a sleeping bag I wear a toque, (what we call a stocking cap). FULL STOP!
Would love to do that but where I live we have about 1 inch of top soil then pure clay and rocks. We have to use an iron bar to set fence posts. Can't imagine digging a hole this big by hand.
Well said Kevin and Amen! We are all human beings and Earthlings (hopefully). We all live on this big rock ball floating in space. Great video.
You might try using a pick maddock for digging. They come in full size to mini. They're good for digging rocks out etc. and the smaller one would be handy for digging in small spaces.
And a regular mattock is good if you encounter thick roots. It can also replace the axe for light duty.
I also enjoyed watching the pond work with your brother. Digging is good exercise. Love your attitude.
Loved the sparks from the shovel when you threw it in the hole lmao
Great informative video as always Kevin! You got to be a machine to be able to dig and dig . I couldn't imagine being down in one of those during a war ! Speaking of war I totally agree with what you send in the beginning. War does not determine right from wrong it determines dead or alive . Another great video again Kevin! Take care and stay safe my friend!
Smart of you to put in that statement about not being a war monger, Kevin! Couldn't agree more!
Very cool build, by the way. Sleeping there after a few days of digging must have been very nice and rewarding.
Shouldn't need to be specified. That is like saying someone who wants to own firearms needs to specify that they don't want to engage in illegal shootings. Those two aren't related.
@@9usuck0 I know, and I agree, it shouldn't be necessary. But you know all the Karens will start complaining, so I think Kevin was wise to add this 'disclaimer'.
@@c.a.g.1977 I'm 98% sure Karen's don't watch him. I'm pretty sure most people who like digging tunnels are men. Lol
Haha, yep that is probably true. Totdat my wife about some of Kevin's builds. I was like: Amazing stuff! She was like: Yeah, I see why you would enjoy watching this! 😉
Love the size and usefulness of this structure. Definitely would give this a try if I get the chance
I wanna see the luxury hide out inside a wood pile. Full man cave disguised as a stacked wood pile like the hidden mini fridge videos
Well said!
Your videos NEVER disappoint! #SupportSelfReliance
It's comforting to know that in the event of any global disaster, life will survive- in some remote area of northern Ontario.😊
Also look at the Swedish Army manual called SoldF, which can be found online in a free pdf form. It’s also in Swedish, but it is well illustrated that you can figure out how to build a trench in that terrain. Something I’ve noticed in most army training I’ve done with the CF, British Army and Americans, they never point out that cutting down trees in the actual position itself prevents VT or other sensitive fuses from going off early when they hit the branches of pine trees.
What type of fuses
War does not determine who is right only who is left. Also very cool
These are such fun builds (or should I say digs) to watch. Alway enjoy watching your projects. 👍
Love these videos so much. A little thing for you lamp...If you make a loop like thing on the underside of your hatch, you can hook you lamp onto it and that way when you open your hatch your lamp lights the area as well as your entrance (so you dont fall in it) as well as allowing it to hang when you hunkered down.
Always a pleasure to see what you will do.
Well said, Kevin
You rock Kevin, period!!! Cheers from London Ontario.
thanks for your ted talk opening! we are of like minds!
Great video. I'm glad you posted. Keep them coming, thanks
Fun video to watch! Just a pro tip for your corned beef tin..... poke a hole in the bottom to release the vacuum, and you can even blow a little air into it to help the CBH fall out.
A trench shovel would make quick work of those small dead branches and give more maneuverability in a tunnel/hole. Love the videos, keep diggin holes haha
Absolutely love it
Pretty cool Kevin. Inventive, informative, entertaining and inspiring. 💝
That's too many compliments in the morning... Thanks! :-)
@@ModernSelfReliance you’re welcome!
The intro in which you state clearly how you feel about war was very well put. People need to hear that perspective. Especially younger generations. Thanks for keeping the quality content coming!!
I really like what was said in the introduction. War is bad. Senseless violence is bad.
Yes!!!!! Good stance on war and violence. Cheers!!!!
Be nice to build a larger camouflage shelter on top and sleep below ground and for food storage with out freezing and would keep the water away from your underground.
When the sun ain’t shining
Be the sun!
Amazing thoughts and energy to match makes greatness! Keep digging
I just finished watching the series "Hogan's Heroes" again (that should explain where I got this idea) and something you could do that would be very cool, if marginally unoriginal, is hollow out a "suitable" treestump and hinge the flat top to use as an entrance to your underground design. When I was a child, I thought that was about the coolest hidden tunnel entrance you might come up with, and it still ranks up there. Up the ante: Going in through an actual tree stump, now that's a different challenge! Excellent video, thanks for watching.
WOW! I'm homeless and live in almost the exact same thing. My materials are mostly pallets, I do have a drainage hole like you speak of. Mine is about 48" by 96" and 8' deep so I can hang my bike on the wall above me. I also have a small woodstove that I only use at night, all the sides and back are bricked in to serve as a thermal mass heater. It is also well vented to the outside. 3 years strong and still invisible. My only issue is stealthily putting my solar panels to charge a 100ah lipo4 battery once a week. I also only come and go in the darkness. This year I'm building a new one with easier egress and water close by. I'm always hunted being homeless, they use thermal here to hunt us. My shelter has a double roof that's well vented and inner roof is lined with Mylar blankets, so far so good. Oh, I have 2 layers of pallets for the floor. Also everything, walls, floor, ceiling are all covered with new carpet scraps, very warm and cozy!
Thanks, I subbed!
Home is where you dig it.
Very cool video. thank you.
Die alte Feldjacke und Hose, love it!
Great introduction, appreciate your perspective on war and physical aggression and self reliance. The way the world is going i think a spider hole or a trench is a good idea. Peace out.
That spark from the shovel at 12:13 is just…perfect.
Enjoyed watching
Good idea
Jesus Christ that disclaimer in the beginning was brutal, that aside love the trench
what an awesome monologue to start the video!
You know, I never expected an explanation of your views, but I am reassured to hear them. And I am 100% aligned with your thoughts on the subject of war and violence. I expect many survival-themed channels get into these really weird political rabbit holes, but I am glad yours does not. Survivalism is something all of us should appreciate. Sometimes it can feel coopted by some weird affiliations. I tend to leave politics at the door and just watch. Still, it's nice to know the place you come from when you put so much work into this. I enjoy your content!
Brilliant ✨👏🏻✨
this was such a fun video to watch thank you
I enjoy the content of your channel. Thank you, keep it up.
Ohhhh the blisters.
Incredible man
Now this looks fun
Great video sir , you inspired me to dig one next winter , nice Flecktran by the way
"Smells like dog food." a few seconds later. "Smells delicious."
Your a good brother Kev.
Nice! 👍🏻
fighting holes often use the removed earth on top around the position and packed down to raise the wall as well as to provide protection from small arms fire. makes it deeper quicker too.
I love all your videos and your creations , I would never be able to do any digging like that or much of anything else you do as I'm disabled and too old for that matter lol Great place where you live !🙂
Now you have sufficient survival holes for yourself, Don, and Chris! Allied War Trenches made use of a good many filled sandbags, as well as pilings, to provide structural support and slow down 'incoming.'
My back hurts just thinking about doing this. Major props!
What a beautiful and well thought out intro 👌🏼
Great video Kevin! This one didn't make me a claustrophobic as the spider hole! Cool abode!