the defensive reasons held by both allies and Germans in ww2

For a number of reasons defensive positions held by both the Germans and the Allies in the First World War from 1914 to 1917 were more effective than their offensive positions. Taking a defensive stance gives the advantage of power: tactics are more simple to organise and carry out, fields of fire could be predetermined, and casualties could be dealt with more efficiently and effectively.

Generally the ideologies of a defensive position have remained the same through time; they are to simply dig in and wait for the attack. In any battle the defending army is the more powerful, therefore more likely to be victorious. The defending side can make use of cover that gave, and gives, troops a sense of safety and confidence. A soldier’s first reaction when under fire, from both m...