WW1 1914-1919: What was the result of the static battlefield created by the trench systems stretching from the North Sea to Switzerland?

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What was the result of the static battlefield created by the trench systems stretching from the North Sea to Switzerland?

Lewis Gant 45m3 · Accepted Answer

The static battlefield resulted in minimal territorial gains despite heavy casualties.

What was the result of the static battlefield created by the trench systems stretching from the North Sea to Switzerland?