2006-09-30 08:08:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Main reasons were
1. Belgian resistance to German invasion stronger than Germans anticipated
2. British Expeditionary Force ready and on mainland Europe sooner than Germans anticipated
3. After Germans had got over 1 and 2 they moved too speedily for their supply people to cope and had to slow down ... a disaster because they were relying on speed
4. Russia invaded part of Germany successfully in August 1914 and Germany had to take troops from the Western Front to rpulse the Russians.
5. Both sides in France/Belgium then began to entrench themselves creating defensive war rather than aggressive war. War became one of attrition or wearing down from then onwards.
2006-09-30 09:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by andigee2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On this mortal coil of ours, due to humans, there is a couple
of Wars going on at any one time, Christmas or not. However
I presume you mean WW1 and WW2, these wars were
always going to be a couple of years at least !! the Government
quite encouraged the hope that 'it'll be all over by Christmas'
shows you how gullible we all are .....
2006-09-30 08:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by landgirl60 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The saying 'the war will be over by Christams' relates to World War I. For reasons - see source
2006-09-30 08:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by Charlie Babbage 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which war - the Korean War comes to mind. What war are you talking about?
2006-09-30 08:12:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
War isn't goin to stop, just because it's Christmas. Just think of all our soldiers out there while your'e enjoying yourself.!
2006-09-30 08:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by Jeanette 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which war?
2006-09-30 08:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because god saw you playing with your naughty bits.
2006-09-30 08:10:38 · answer #7 · answered by Evo_Morales 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hope I'm not being too judgemental here, but...
ask a Jew. They will know.
2006-09-30 08:34:49 · answer #8 · answered by Lee C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just didn't work out that way...lots of variables to control.
2006-09-30 08:18:03 · answer #9 · answered by rkalch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋