What was the primary use of 'Barbed Wire' in trench defense?
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Correct answer: To funnel attackers into machine-gun kill zones
Thick belts of barbed wire were placed in front of the trenches to slow down attackers. This forced enemy soldiers to stop or bunch together to cut through, making them easy targets for machine gunners.
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