Trench warfare becomes defining feature from "summary" of The Origins of the First World War by Annika Mombauer
The evolution of warfare during the First World War was marked by the emergence of trench warfare as a defining feature. This method of combat, characterized by soldiers digging in and creating elaborate systems of trenches, fundamentally changed the nature of warfare on the Western Front. Initially conceived as a temporary solution to the stalemate of mobile warfare, trenches soon became permanent fixtures that extended for hundreds of miles. The development of trench warfare brought about a shift in military strategy and tactics. It necessitated the use of new weapons and technologies, such as machine guns, artillery, and poison gas, to break through enemy lines. These innovations led ...
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