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Which factor most contributed to the development of trench warfare?

A. New tactics favored offense and infantry charges.
B. Weapons like machine guns could easily kill troops in the open.
C. Germany couldn't stop British and French advances, so German
troops dug trenches to delay the attack.
D. Leaders felt that digging trenches would lead to a quick war of
movement.

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B. It was a defensive tactic
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