Why did trench warfare lead to a stalemate on the Western Front?

Question

A. Battles were short due to high casualties.
B. Germany’s Schlieffen Plan was a success.
C. Neither side of the war had enough weapons to defeat the other.
D. Offensive operations attacking the other side rarely succeeded.

Answer 1

The answer is D. Offensive operations attacking the other side rarely succeeded. Trench warfare led to a stalemate on the Western Front because both sides became entrenched in their positions and found it difficult to break through the enemy's lines. The trenches provided protection for soldiers from enemy fire, making it difficult to launch successful offensives against entrenched positions. As a result, battles were prolonged and resulted in massive casualties, without any significant territorial gains.