Question

how did new weapons affect the fighting in world war i? check all that apply. made it a fast - moving, offensive war led to higher casualty rates made it a defensive war defenses against chemical weapons were required lengthened fighting time, but lowered casualty rates

Explanation:

New weapons in WWI like machine - guns, chemical weapons, and tanks changed the nature of warfare. Machine - guns made it difficult to advance, leading to a more defensive war and higher casualty rates. Chemical weapons required defenses. It was not a fast - moving, offensive war and did not lower casualty rates while lengthening fighting time.

Answer:

• Led to higher casualty rates
• Made it a defensive war
• Defenses against chemical weapons were required