Compare the Eastern and Western Fronts of World War I. Which statement gives the most accurate comparison?

Question

a. The Western Front was stagnant, while the Eastern Front shifted a lot. They had roughly the same number of offensives.

b. The Western Front moved constantly and had many offensives. The Eastern Front had little movement and fewer offensives.

c. The Western Front was stagnant, but had many offensives. The Eastern Front had fewer offensives, but the front shifted considerably during each one.

d. The Western Front had few offensives and little movement. The Eastern Front had more offensives and moved constantly.

Answer 1

The statement that gives the most accurate comparison is:

c. The Western Front was stagnant, but had many offensives. The Eastern Front had fewer offensives, but the front shifted considerably during each one.

This statement accurately reflects the characteristics of both fronts during World War I. The Western Front was primarily characterized by trench warfare and resulted in a stalemate with many offensives that did not lead to significant territorial changes. In contrast, the Eastern Front experienced more fluid movements and shifting lines, with fewer major offensives, but much higher mobility compared to the Western Front.