How does geography usually affect the balance between offense and defense?
a. It usually favors defense over offense.
b. It usually favors offense over defense.
c. It favors offense but only if offensive forces know how to exploit the terrain.
d. Geography is neutral with respect to the balance between offense and defense.
e. Geography does not systematically favor either; it depends on the circumstance.
Answer: a
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