<human>:  How did the loss of thousands of experienced soldiers to combat impact WWI?
<bot>: The loss of thousands of experienced soldiers to combat during World War I had a devastating impact on many of the countries involved. As large numbers of experienced soldiers were lost, both their valuable experience and knowledge were lost with them. This caused large-scale disruption and disorganization within the military forces, making it more difficult to respond to threats and maintain an effective and successful offensive. It also caused a tremendous psychological effect on the remaining troops, who likely looked to the senior soldiers for guidance and now had to carry on in their absence.