It hasn't always been the case. Napoleon thought Wellington was purely defensive, but he wasnt in Spain to see what happened to his subordinates, his brother included, at Salamanca or Vittoria. Alexander the great, defensive ? Pah ! Modern weaponry however means it is easier to see without being seen, and shoot without being hit. Which particular war did you have in mind ?
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Defensive (which is easier) - with a potent war-aim, to defend the homeland against the invader.
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Germany had determined that it would be easier to access France through the lowland Belgium than their rivery, forested bordered with France, especially with the forts near the border in France. Of course, Belgium turned out to be worse idea, seeing as its treaty with the UK brought Britain into the war.
Enemy submarines, German U-boats had to stay on the surface most of the time due to the use of sonar. This made it easier to spot the U-boats, especially during daytime.