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He was too aggressive in battle. somewhat tentative because of high casualties. They became tentative because the commanders were not aggressive. It encouraged both sides to fight harder.

Ithink the answer should be a.

Yes, some people used the depression to the max. not everybody had stocks, and those that didn't bought many things inexpensive, so that when prices rose again, they were much more richer than beforehope this