War on the Western Front during World War I was characterized by: -effective use of tanks.

-rapid, lightning-fast troop movements.

-brief, formal skirmishes with little loss of life.

-trench warfare with little movement of the front lines.

trench warfare

Explanation: the last ‘old-fashioned’ war, before really effective airforce, armoured vehicles. Bogged down in mud for four years.

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