Answer: It extended the war by preventing either side from capturing much territory
Step-by-step explanation:
No state had an intention for a long war. They were all hoping for quick victory. However the development of trench warfare made WW1 the war of attrition. Trench warfare had a massive impact on soldiers as it caused huge amounts of casualties on the battlefield and also caused health problems of the battlefield. Much of the war along the western front was fought using trench warfare. Both sides dug long lines of trenches that helped to protect the soldiers from gunfire and artillery. The area between enemy trenches was called No Man's Land. Trench warfare caused a stalemate between the two sides for many years.
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