Which statement best describes the overall effects of new technology, such as poison gas and improved artillery, during World War I?

Poison gas and improved artillery made attacks more destructive, but they did not reliably break through the extensive trench defenses. As a result, armies could inflict heavy casualties while gaining little ground, helping keep the Western Front locked in stalemate. The best answer is that new technology contributed to the stalemate on the Western Front.

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