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Its significant because both sides tryed to use it and "wear out" the other side.
Answer:A defensive war of attrition is a strategy typically chosen by a side which does not have sufficient military power to adopt an aggressive posture. That is, the side lacks sufficient military might to effectively attack their opponent.
Rather, the strategy chosen makes use of the myriad advantages that a defensive position enjoys (choice of terrain, maximal use of that terrain, shorter logistical supply, etc.) in an attempt to reduce their opponent(s) military advantage by forcing the other side into costly battles.
The significance is that a defensive war of attrition *must* be fought on one's own territory, so any collateral damage will affect the defensive side much more heavily. This means the toll on civilians and infrastructure falls almost exclusively on the side choosing this strategy. It also requires that the war be a rather long one, as a key component of a war of attrition is that it requires considerable amounts of combat to slowly reduce the other side's military force. However, it does give the side choosing this strategy a reasonable chance against a significantly more powerful opponent, and also significantly improves the chances for a favorable negotiated settlement of the conflict.
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What is The war of attrition's relation to ww1?
A war of attrition, in general, is a war with high casualities but little territorial gain. The most famous war of attrition is the conflict on the Western Front in France during World War I.
Who won the War of Attrition?
The " War of Attrition" is not a war that can be won by either side. The War of Attrition is a battle strategy in which the side on the offensive, launches several non-stop advances in hopes of wearing down the enemy (causing fatigue, running out of ammo, men or supplies etc.)
Why was war of attrition important?
World War II was called the War of Attrition because by its definition it required that it was fought defensively meaning not fought on American soil. This means that there was little damage to the US.
What was the historical significance of the Battle of Midway?
The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific War in 1939-1945. The United States crippled the Japanese navy at this battle. They were on the defensive the rest of the war.
What is attrition of war in the US Civil War?
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