Which new weapon in World War I was primarily responsible for creating deadly stalemates along the Western Front?
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Correct answer: Machine guns
Machine guns could fire hundreds of rounds per minute, making frontal assaults extremely costly. This contributed significantly to trench warfare and prolonged stalemates.
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