The main theater of war during World War I where trench warfare was extensively employed, stretching across western Europe from Belgium to Switzerland.
Related terms
Battle of Verdun: One of the longest and bloodiest battles fought on the Western Front between German and French forces.
Somme Offensive: An unsuccessful British offensive on the Western Front characterized by heavy casualties due to ineffective strategies against entrenched German defenses.
Poison Gas: Chemical weapons used by both sides on the Western Front that caused severe injuries and fatalities.