Officers on both sides of World War I were guided by the outdated strategy known as the

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The "cult of the offensive" refers to the military strategy and belief prevalent before and during World War I that emphasized offensive actions and the idea that offensive operations were the key to success. This belief led to costly frontal assaults and high casualties, as it did not account for the defensive advantages provided by new technologies like machine guns and barbed wire.

Officers on Both Sides of World War I Were Guided