TECHNOLOGY & WARFARE. THE FIRST WORLD WAR.. - “in what way did technological advancements make weapons more deadly and efficient?” The Big Question.

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- “in what way did technological

advancements make weapons more deadly

and efficient?”

- “in what way did technological

advancements make weapons more deadly

and efficient?”

The Big QuestionThe Big Question

- the tank

- chemical warfare

- aircraft use

- rapid fire machine guns

- high explosiveartillery ammunition

- submarines

- the tank

- chemical warfare

- aircraft use

- rapid fire machine guns

- high explosiveartillery ammunition

- submarines

Addressing the big questionAddressing the big question

The TankThe TankTechnological development- significant changes to internal mechanics to lessen effects on personnel within the vehicle.- additives of several mounted weaponry.- changes to outer plating / defensive mechanisms

deadliness factor/ efficiency factor- put an end to the use of horses in warfare used for demoralization of enemy-Led to the invention of much better armour plating based on tank structural observations - Provided the first motorized weapon of war (Fast movement, ability to move over very harsh areas safely)- Introduction of mounted weaponry resulted in both offensive and defensive properties of the tank

Technological development- significant changes to internal mechanics to lessen effects on personnel within the vehicle.- additives of several mounted weaponry.- changes to outer plating / defensive mechanisms

deadliness factor/ efficiency factor- put an end to the use of horses in warfare used for demoralization of enemy-Led to the invention of much better armour plating based on tank structural observations - Provided the first motorized weapon of war (Fast movement, ability to move over very harsh areas safely)- Introduction of mounted weaponry resulted in both offensive and defensive properties of the tank

Chemical warfare Chemical warfare Technological developments

- introduction of airborne gas for use on a opposing army. (despite it’s uncivilized

nature)- invention of varied concoctions would

result in desired chemical effects/reactions.

deadliness/efficiency factor- ability to attack opponent with no real

offensive action taking place

- ability to attack without the real need for man power -> resulting in lessened chance

for casualties.

- could be used for irritative, sneezing fits, or lethal purposes.

- Highly reliable in causing bodily harm on opponent of some sort.

Technological developments- introduction of airborne gas for use on a

opposing army. (despite it’s uncivilized nature)

- invention of varied concoctions would result in desired chemical effects/reactions.

deadliness/efficiency factor- ability to attack opponent with no real

offensive action taking place

- ability to attack without the real need for man power -> resulting in lessened chance

for casualties.

- could be used for irritative, sneezing fits, or lethal purposes.

- Highly reliable in causing bodily harm on opponent of some sort.

the use of aircraft

the use of aircraft

Technological developments- manned observation balloons

- use of fighter planes- introduction of strategic bombing

warfare

Deadliness/Efficiency Factor- reconnaissance available for military location information and observation.- Fighter planes allowed for combat

within the sky.- Introduction of strategic bombing

warfare which was highly effective and difficult to counter-act. (e.g. supplies,

camps, etc.)- finally, harassment from above to

troops down below provided distraction and could be a part of strategical plans.

Technological developments- manned observation balloons

- use of fighter planes- introduction of strategic bombing

warfare

Deadliness/Efficiency Factor- reconnaissance available for military location information and observation.- Fighter planes allowed for combat

within the sky.- Introduction of strategic bombing

warfare which was highly effective and difficult to counter-act. (e.g. supplies,

camps, etc.)- finally, harassment from above to

troops down below provided distraction and could be a part of strategical plans.

Machine Guns

Machine Guns

Technological advances- Introduction of rapid-fire machine guns

- improvements made to fire-rate, and cooling systems.

- the ability to mount such guns on tanks, aircraft, and other machinery alike.

Deadliness/efficiency factor- Trench offensive advances resulted in

“slaughter” or “massacres” of soldiers as machine guns were so effective.

- Rather than a single shot rifle, machine guns were capable of firing close to 600

rounds a minute.- Their estimated comparison value was 80

rifles to one machine gun.

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Technological advances- Introduction of rapid-fire machine guns

- improvements made to fire-rate, and cooling systems.

- the ability to mount such guns on tanks, aircraft, and other machinery alike.

Deadliness/efficiency factor- Trench offensive advances resulted in

“slaughter” or “massacres” of soldiers as machine guns were so effective.

- Rather than a single shot rifle, machine guns were capable of firing close to 600

rounds a minute.- Their estimated comparison value was 80

rifles to one machine gun.

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High Explosive Artillery

High Explosive Artillery

Technological advances

- Technical Artillery advances made artillery more accurate and increased

the rate of fire- THE ABILITY TO PRACTICE THE CREEPING

BARAGE CONCEPT.- The use of extremely explosive artillery

ammunition

Deadliness/Efficiency factor

- ADVANCES IN ACCURACY AND FIRE RATE INCREASED THE AMOUNT OF KILLS OF THE

ENEMY.- highly explosive ammunition increased the firepower of each shot, thus resulting

in more kills.- The creeping barrage concept allowed

for enemy trench advancement in a tactical manner.

Technological advances

- Technical Artillery advances made artillery more accurate and increased

the rate of fire- THE ABILITY TO PRACTICE THE CREEPING

BARAGE CONCEPT.- The use of extremely explosive artillery

ammunition

Deadliness/Efficiency factor

- ADVANCES IN ACCURACY AND FIRE RATE INCREASED THE AMOUNT OF KILLS OF THE

ENEMY.- highly explosive ammunition increased the firepower of each shot, thus resulting

in more kills.- The creeping barrage concept allowed

for enemy trench advancement in a tactical manner.

SubmarinesSubmarinesTechnological advances

- Introduction of submarine technology.

Deadliness/efficiency factor- because the technology was new, this allowed for submarines to get close to

an enemy unseen. - Submarines were capable of firing missiles capable of obliterating navy

ships, boats, and marine convoys.- lack of knowledge on the technology

restricted counter-technology development.

- once the technology was known, several counter-act technologies such

as u-boats were developed which proved highly effective.

Technological advances- Introduction of submarine technology.

Deadliness/efficiency factor- because the technology was new, this allowed for submarines to get close to

an enemy unseen. - Submarines were capable of firing missiles capable of obliterating navy

ships, boats, and marine convoys.- lack of knowledge on the technology

restricted counter-technology development.

- once the technology was known, several counter-act technologies such

as u-boats were developed which proved highly effective.

Readdressing the big question.

- How did Technological Advances make weapons more deadly or efficient?

1. On an individual technological basis. (For example: new armoured plating for tanks, new bullet type, etc.)

2. They weapons were made more deadly and efficient by technological developments in a sense that they allowed a higher amount of kill to technology efficiency. * Lesser Technology / Higher Kill Output.

The End.The End.The End.The End.

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