EDIT IMW867523 Pilot in biplane, aerial shots of trenches and battlegrounds, French officers with map and in field, Fran

The transcript discusses the evolution of warfare with the introduction of aviation, replacing traditional cavalry. It highlights the strategic importance of trench lines and the obsession with achieving a breakthrough as the primary military strategy.

Describe the situation of the general staff as mentioned in the text.

What does the text imply about the plans for warfare?