Armies set foot in combat zones anticipating offensive victories with the use of their numbers alone. Trench warfare proved these old tactics to be erroneous and obsolete. Complimenting these new approaches to warfare were also new weapons. The development of the machine gun‚ artillery‚ tanks and other devices were some of the most technological advancements of World War I. One of the first warfare devices used early in the war was the machine gun. The machine gun was invented by Hiram Maxim in 1884
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civilians alike were killed‚ and with no one great end-result for any of the central powers‚ it goes to show the uselessness of war. It is unmistakable to see these facts after reading All Quiet On the Western Front‚ a novel labeling the horrors of WW1 for what they are. The book is of a young soldiers experience in the trenches‚ and the indignities he suffered for the illusion of glory in battle. Overall‚ what can be said about the dismay‚ the terror that is evident in not just this war‚ but any
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War on the Western Front Reasons for the stalemate on the Western Front (217 Words) There was a clear expectation that WW1 would be a quick‚ offensive military war over by Christmas. Introduction of new technology such as munitions and tanks changed the structure of war as many were not prepared for modern warfare. Millions of men participated in war along with vast numbers of horses and later trucks‚ there was a great need for food and medical supplies however‚ it was hard to sustain. There were
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had a total of 2500 men. Farley is responsible for many opportunities for homeless and challenged young men in Amarillo‚ including being a Cofounder of Boys Ranch. The placard informs us that Trench Art was made by soldiers spending vast majorities of their time in the trenches during WWI. The piece of Trench Art that I found interesting is the ash tray. Although I accidentally took a picture of the wrong placard‚ I still found it interesting as it says something about how the tobacco industry was
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marked the beginning of WW1 as a "war to end all wars” It also began‚ the first War that where the newest and most lethal machines were experimented upon the newly armed troops. Only through these lethal and logical experiments did strategists understand the fatal that weapons were capable of. When the weapons were unleashed‚ tens of thousands could be killed each hour or even second. From there countries adapted‚ copied‚ and completely shattered the old ideals of warfare. The war of the past has
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Hybrid Warfare or Asymmetric Warfare? To have a discussion on hybrid warfare‚ we need to have a clear idea of what are the differences between conventional and hybrid warfare are. Conventional warfare is a nonnuclear conflict with rules of engagement formed by an agreement or compact. These rules for conventional warfare are spelled out by the Law of War and cover acceptable weapons‚ treatment of prisoners‚ torture‚ surrender‚ and much more. Unconventional is best described as guerilla and covert
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The malevolent utilization of unrestricted submarine warfare by the German navy was unequivocally a breach of the rules of war. In early 1915‚ Germany controversially declared the waters surrounding Britain a war zone and threatened to sink all merchant ships approaching Britain even those from neutral countries. It was irrational to believe neutral countries would halt trade with Britain as that would result in huge economic losses. Several merchant ships including the British ship Lusitania were
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Core Study: WW1 1914-1919 War on the Western Front Reasons for the stalemate on the Western Front Expectations * Each major power believed war would be swiftly won-“over by Christmas” * Poets such as Rupert Brooke romanticised war as noble‚ romantic and character building * Duty and patriotism were key features in 1914 The Schlieffen Plan If war was to occur‚ Germany would be attacked on both sides by the Triple Entente. The aim was to deal with the larger threat France
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Contents 1. Equipment and kit 2. Food 3. Daily routine in the trenches 4. Dirt and disease and dangers 5. Fighting and combat 6. Keeping in touch 7. Important events in ww1 8. Bibliography Equipment and kit Gasmask-these were used to protect soldiers form gas attacks Bayonet- a long blade that fits onto the end of a rifle Haversack- a type of backpack used to carry essential Helmet- a hat to protect the soldiers
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country over another like political or economic; like Britain and France keeping Germany out of Africa to stop them becoming a threatening power). Practices: • Technology‚ Tactics‚ and Strategy: In the 1914 machines guns were introduced into warfare. The machine guns would require a four-man crew and could fire 400-600 rounds per minute. It provided such a space between the men that killing became something that required nor remorse or emotion. Tactics used were used in the old ways of battle
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