during ww1 tanks were used on the western front primaraly to
a , lead infantry advances across no mans land
b, destroy paths used by enemy troops
c. release chem wepons
d, luanch long rang wepons
WWI tanks were used to lead infantry advances across no mans land (option a ). It was a welcome development, as it was hoped it would help ending the long and casualties provoking trenches type of war.