The vast majority of British (and most other) soldiers were used in trench warfare on the Western Front.
Yes, World War II did involve trench warfare, but it was not as prevalent as it was in World War I. Trenches were still used in some battles, but the war also saw the use of new tactics and technologies that reduced the reliance on trench warfare.
World War I was dominated by trench warfare for one reason: it was effective in stopping the enemy's attacks. That is to say, defensive technology and tactics were, during this conflict, far more effective than offensive technology and tactics. It would not be until World War II that offensive developments broke through the trench-warfare deadlock.
They used tactics unsuitable for the terrain. Many of the senior officers could not adapt to the type of warfare being used by the colonists.
The chief British disadvantage in the French and Indian War was their lack of unity among the American colonies, which often operated independently rather than as a coordinated effort. Additionally, the British military faced difficulties in adapting to the unconventional warfare tactics employed by the French and their Native American allies. This disunity and unfamiliarity with guerrilla tactics hindered their effectiveness in the conflict.
Trench warfare played a limited role in World War II compared to World War I. In World War II, advancements in military technology and tactics, such as tanks and aircraft, made trench warfare less effective. However, there were instances of trench warfare in certain battles, such as the Siege of Leningrad and the Battle of Stalingrad. These instances often resulted in prolonged and bloody battles, impacting the outcome of the conflict by causing heavy casualties and slowing down the progress of the war.
World War I was fought by trench warfare.
yes but it was refered to as an ambush
Yes, World War II did involve trench warfare, but it was not as prevalent as it was in World War I. Trenches were still used in some battles, but the war also saw the use of new tactics and technologies that reduced the reliance on trench warfare.
Gorilla warfare, and very smart military tactics.
The American rebels during the revolutionary war adopted guerilla warfare tactics against the British.
World War I was dominated by trench warfare for one reason: it was effective in stopping the enemy's attacks. That is to say, defensive technology and tactics were, during this conflict, far more effective than offensive technology and tactics. It would not be until World War II that offensive developments broke through the trench-warfare deadlock.
In North America, hit and run tactics; guerrilla warfare.
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A lot of the military tactics developed in the Boer War were used in the Great War eg trench warfare. Love Samantha Ellis
Warfare in World War 2 are illegal and dangerous than warfare in World War 1.
They used tactics unsuitable for the terrain. Many of the senior officers could not adapt to the type of warfare being used by the colonists.
Britain allowed Germany to conduct submarine warfare twice in the same fashion, in the same ocean, using the same tactics.