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Why did a stalemate occur along the western front during World War I?

O Political leaders believed that a diplomatic solution would be achieved if a stalemate occurred.
O Military leaders favored entrenchment over frontal assault in combat against new weapons.
O Failure of the Schlieffen Plan led the Russian army to stop the German advance outside of Paris.
O Development of the tank allowed for Allied forces to stop the German blitzkrieg, leading to a standstill.

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Military leaders favored entrenchment over frontal assault in combat against new weapons.

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