Question

"Which best describes the difference between expectations for World War I and the reality of the war?" The British believed the war would end quickly, but it bogged down in trench warfare. The Germans expected fierce resistance in Belgium but encountered little opposition. The Russians planned for an attack by Germany, but it never materialized. The Italians hoped to remain neutral but instead joined the war on the side of Germany.

Answer 1

Answer:

The British believed war would end quickly but it bogged down into trench warfare

Answer 2

Answer:

The British believed war would end quickly but it bogged down into trench warfare

Explanation:

Britain felt that the war would be over by Christmas because the use of trench warfare would exhaust the Central Powers. However, the conflict lasted 4 years due to the fact that the Central Powers also adopted trench warfare which caused WWI to turn into a war of attrition.