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During World War I, since the trenches were interconnected, wouldn't the capture of one section of the trench compromise the areas of trench behind and adjacent to it, potentially resulting in a breach that would compromise the entire front line?

by /u/raketenfakmauspanzer in /r/AskHistorians

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