Explain Why Did The Us Enter The First World War
What countries may have had distinct disadvantages during the war? Why and what were they?
Russia was at a disadvantage since they had outdated equipment and tactics. Their lack of new technology and advanced equipment was mirrored by other nations such as
Greece might have had quite a disadvantage due to its size.
2. When the Archduke of Austria, Franz Ferdinand, visited Bosnia in 1914, he was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, under orders of the Black Hand which was a covert Serbian military society. Shortly after, the July Crisis took place when Austria-Hungary provoked Serbia to start a war. Five days later, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, on July 28th 1914. Because of pre-existing allies, Germany supported the Austro-Hungarian incursion of Serbia. Russia became involved since they were friends with Serbia and France and Britain joined since they were friends with Russia. Italy and Japan were also part of the Allied Powers and joined in. …show more content…
Why did they eventually enter the war?
3. One technology developed during World War I was poison gas (along with gas masks). Originally, chlorine gas was used and it killed many unsuspecting soldiers (including some of those that used it). To better control the gas and prevent the deaths of the attackers, gas masks were developed and the poison was sent in artillery shells. Other gases were used later in the war, like mustard gas and phosgene.
Multiple advances were made with artillery as well during this time. For example, in 1915, the No. 106 Fuze was created. This was a projectile designed specifically so that it would explode upon impact--either by coming in contact with the ground or barbed wire for the most part. Other artillery technologies included anti-aircraft guns and indirect counter-battery fire.
How did the war impact Asia? Africa?
What were the effects of
Russia was at a disadvantage since they had outdated equipment and tactics. Their lack of new technology and advanced equipment was mirrored by other nations such as
Greece might have had quite a disadvantage due to its size.
2. When the Archduke of Austria, Franz Ferdinand, visited Bosnia in 1914, he was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, under orders of the Black Hand which was a covert Serbian military society. Shortly after, the July Crisis took place when Austria-Hungary provoked Serbia to start a war. Five days later, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, on July 28th 1914. Because of pre-existing allies, Germany supported the Austro-Hungarian incursion of Serbia. Russia became involved since they were friends with Serbia and France and Britain joined since they were friends with Russia. Italy and Japan were also part of the Allied Powers and joined in. …show more content…
Why did they eventually enter the war?
3. One technology developed during World War I was poison gas (along with gas masks). Originally, chlorine gas was used and it killed many unsuspecting soldiers (including some of those that used it). To better control the gas and prevent the deaths of the attackers, gas masks were developed and the poison was sent in artillery shells. Other gases were used later in the war, like mustard gas and phosgene.
Multiple advances were made with artillery as well during this time. For example, in 1915, the No. 106 Fuze was created. This was a projectile designed specifically so that it would explode upon impact--either by coming in contact with the ground or barbed wire for the most part. Other artillery technologies included anti-aircraft guns and indirect counter-battery fire.
How did the war impact Asia? Africa?
What were the effects of