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Why did many civilians die during World War I?

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They faced disease and starvation.
They faced disease and starvation.

They died in battle.
They died in battle.

They were killed by poison gas.
They were killed by poison gas.

Their homes were left in ruins from offensives.
Their homes were left in ruins from offensives.
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All of the above options are correct. Many civilians died during World War I due to a combination of factors including disease and starvation, being killed in battle, being killed by poison gas, and their homes being destroyed from offensives. The war took a heavy toll on civilian populations, especially those living in war zones or areas affected by fighting.

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If I had to choose one reason, I would say that many civilians died during World War I because they were killed in battle. The warfare during World War I was particularly brutal and involved large-scale battles that resulted in numerous casualties, including civilians who were caught in the crossfire or deliberately targeted. Additionally, the use of new and deadly weapons such as artillery and machine guns further contributed to civilian deaths on the battlefield.