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TECHNOLOGY & TECHNOLOGY & WARFARE.WARFARE.
TECHNOLOGY & TECHNOLOGY & WARFARE.WARFARE.THE FIRST WORLD WAR.THE FIRST WORLD WAR.THE FIRST WORLD WAR.THE FIRST WORLD WAR.
- “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.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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