Although LOCATION@1 had hoped to begin the war with a surprise offensive intended to move quickly and capture several MISC@1 cities , the war soon bogged down into trench warfare similar to the Western Front fought in LOCATION@2 .

LOCATION@1 had hoped to begin the war with a surprise attack , which was to act quickly and capture several MISC@2 cities . However , the war in LOCATION@1 soon turned to trench warfare , similar to the Western Front .
