Question

Which phrase characterizes the way both sides fought World War I?

They sent large armies to occupy heavily fortified defensive positions.

They relied on air and naval power to bomb coastal population centers.

They used mechanized units to move rapidly from one battle to another.

They attacked industrial regions to destroy the other side’s industry.

Answer 1

Attrition and mechanised war.

Answer 2

I'd probably go with the first choice -- that they sent large armies to occupy heavily fortified defensive positions. And there they would sit doing partly what T0mmy described by wearing down the other side with sheer attrition.

One of the things remembered from WW1 was the extensive use of trench warfare and the stalemates that it created. It forced both sides to think of new ways, such as the development and use of tanks and improved artillery tactics, to break the impasse.

The other choices make a lot more sense in terms of WW2 with the advent of blitzkrieg, advanced bombers, and a growing emphasis on air power.

Answer 3

Neither - the Igor cbaracter in 'Van Helsing' illustrates it beautifully.

Dracula, "Why do you keepin torturing that creature?"

Igor character, "It's what I do."

Human create technology but before they do that they seek to kill, dominate.... "it's what weee dooo"