The highest casualty rates in armies were usually among whom?
A. Officers targeted by trained snipers.
B. Officers expected to lead by example.
C. The infantry who led charges across no-man's land.
D. The combat divisions in Africa.
E. Soldiers who had received inadequate training.
Answer: B
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