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How were both combatants in the American Civil War able to avoid the mass amount of casualties that occurred in World War I from trench warfare?
That makes sense. But what about artillery? I know both wars had artillery, but why didn't it cause as many casualties in the American Civil War as it did in World War I?
It's possible that the artillery used in World War I was more advanced and precise, allowing for more accurate targeting of enemy troops. Additionally, the widespread use of barbed wire and other obstacles in World War I made it harder for troops to retreat, meaning that artillery could be used more effectively to 'soften up' enemy positions before an infantry assault. In the American Civil War, there may have been more opportunities for troops to retreat and avoid artillery fire.