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The extremely costly and bloody war of attrition caused by strongly fortified trenches on the western front, prompted the British to find a suitable answer to break the stalemate without suffering horrendous casualties. The concept of a armored vehicle that could upset the stalemate arose. Code named "tanks" they were initially used to support infantry maneuvers and provide infantry some cover. These initial tanks were slow, clumsy and poorly armored. The psychological effect of these tanks were actually a drawback, The Defending troops were terrified of these large lumbering walls of metal and these tanks soaked up firepower and became deathtraps. Through trial and error, early commanders eventually learned what these tanks were capable of. Eventually instead of tanks supporting the infantry, the tanks all came at once to maximize the shock effect of armor. Light, fast tanks in large waves minimized the effect of artillery and antitank guns. These maneuvers leave gaps in the enemy trenches, which the infantry could then exploit. In WW1, tank warfare was attempted as a response to trench warfare, but there were many problems as mentioned above. Toward the end of the war, British tanks were fitted with a device called a fascine (basically a bundle of lumber) which could be dumped into a trench, forming a bridge with which the tank could cross over. The first APC (Armored Personnel Carrier) was also used in WW1, the "Pig," a modified British tank with weapons removed and two large Navy-type doors on either side. As mentioned above, Plan 1919 of General JC Fuller called for fast and lightly-armed tanks (Whippets) to exploit the breach. The war ended before it could be implemented, but it was the forerunner of General Heinz Guderian and the German Blitzkrieg of 1939-40
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What is war of attrition as applied to World War2?
a war of attrition means a slow-moving war which takes place in the trenches. it is trench warfare. neither side leaves their trench and enemies are slowly picked off. the conditions in the trenches were horrible and neither side knew how to deal with trench war fare, therefore the was goes VERY slow.
Was World War 2 a war of movement or trench warfare?
A war of movement.
What were trench knives used for in world war 1?
They were used for hand to hand combat if the enemy jumped into their trenches. This was the first war with extensive use of trench warfare.
The official date of trench warfare?
Trenches have been used in war since ancient times, but trench warfare was a feature unique to World War 1, from 1914 to 1918.
What were the tactics used in the World War 1?
World War I was fought by trench warfare.
Use trench ware fare in a sentence?
"Trench warfare was used in World War I"
The method of warfare employed in World War I was called what?
Trench war fare was employed in world war 1
What is war of attrition as applied to World War2?
a war of attrition means a slow-moving war which takes place in the trenches. it is trench warfare. neither side leaves their trench and enemies are slowly picked off. the conditions in the trenches were horrible and neither side knew how to deal with trench war fare, therefore the was goes VERY slow.
What was the purpose of trench ware fare?
The purpose of the trench warfare was so that defending units could be protected by small fire and sheltered against artillery
Why did trench war fare happen?
Trench warfare happened due to a stalemate in the technological capabilities of the opposing forces at the time. With no mobile artillery, armour or aircraft there was no easy way to break the stalemate. This was a very nasty war to fight in, if you didn't get shot you would succumb to the natural forces, namely frost bite or trench foot, a condition caused by constant exposure to tepid water which caused gangrene of the soldiers limbs.
Hiding place in a World War 1 trench?
trench
How did trench warfare affect the land and the environment?
how did trenches affect the inviorment
What injuries did the soldier get in the crimean war?
from trench foot or trench fever.
Which war was known as the Trench War?
World War One.
Was trench foot a new disease in World War 1?
No, trench foot was first noted by Napoleon's army in 1812. It was made more well known during the trench warfares of World War I, but it was not new at that time.
What is trench war fair?
Trench warfare is where people or armies battle in trenches
Was World War 1 a trench war?
Yes.
