Which of the following helps explain the enormous loss of life on the western front during World War I?

A) the advent of industrialized warfare
B) the incompetence of the average soldier
C) the unwillingness of officers to follow orders
D) the use of cavalry charges and bold maneuvers


Answer: A

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