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In battles like the Battle of Arras and the Battle of Passchendaele, the same pattern of high casualties and limited gains repeated. His emphasis remained on inflicting maximum damage to the German army, convinced that persistent pressure would eventually lead to German surrender. However, his hesitance to utilize reserves effectively and his focus on attrition revealed significant weaknesses—most notably his “hesitation” at critical moments, such as during the Battle of Loos and later during the Battle of the Somme.
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