The military experts across Europe had come to some rather solid conclusions concerning any conflict that might erupt, and their governments proceeded accordingly. Which of these conclusions turned out to be wrong?

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Each of the conclusions proved to be incorrect. The reality of World War I proved to be much different than what had been forecasted by military experts prior to the conflict. The defensive network of trenches proved to be much stronger than expected, causing prolonged stalemates on the Western Front. The war also dragged on for several years, far longer than the initial prediction of a quick victory. The introduction of new technologies did not have the expected impact on the outcome of the war, as both sides were able to rapidly adapt and utilize these technologies to their advantage.

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