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For over three years, from the end of 1914 to early 1918, the Western Front never moved more than a mile or so one way or the other. Then, in 1918, there was considerable movement as first Germany advanced then the Allies. Why did these changes happen so
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For over three years, from the end of 1914 to early 1918, the Western Front never moved more than a mile or so one way or the other. Then, in 1918, there was considerable movement as first Germany advanced then the Allies. Why did these changes happen so quickly? For three years, the Allied forces and German for had dug themselves into trenches all along the Western Front. This was a new type of warfare, on that neither side was accustomed to. Obviously, such a radical change in the way wars were fought brought about mangy other changes which changed war forever such as tanks, gas and aeroplanes. When the Schlieffen plan was implemented, the Germans were not prepared to cope with the unexpected ability to muster troops and the bravery the Allies showed. The Schlieffen plan was somewhat of a disaster, and resulted in both sides being entrenched in costly and devastating...
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