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Why did stalemate develop on the western front? Stalemate developed on the western front because of many factors, which contributed to various degrees. Starting with the failure of the Schlieffen plan which contributed to stalemate because if it hadn't have failed stalemate probably wouldn't have developed. The battle of the Marne, which followed, was key because it caused the two forces to be facing each other in a field with exhausted troops and artillery and no military supremacy gained. This (and the trains) also contributed to the outflanking movement's failure, which in turn contributed to the development of stalemate because the two forces were still equally matched. The outflanking movement also known as 'the race to the sea' followed on from the Marne and helped develop stalemate because it was the last resort for the generals trying to fend off stalemate.The idea was to get around your enemy to attack...

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