World War I brought a new style of warfare. In earlier wars, waves of army troops marched in lines, shooting at the enemy, while generals on horseback urged them onward. In contrast, during World War 1, rifles were being replaced with a new weapon: the machine gun. Although they were more powerful, they weren’t very portable because of their weight. Soldiers dug trenches and waited, ready to shoot at any enemy that came near. This new defensive style of warfare was called trench warfare. Life in the trenches was terrible for soldiers. They fought at all hours of the day and lived in constant fear of being shot. Even death brought no escape from the trenches. Leaving the trench to bury the dead proved too dangerous, so soldiers often fought surrounded by the corpses of their friends and brothers. For those who were lucky enough to survive, life in the trenches continued on for years.

Question

Which of these best describes trench warfare?

A
Dangerous and dreadful

B
Efficient and simple

C
Short-lived

D
Safe

Answer 1

A. Dangerous and dreadful