The purpose of new weapon technology in World War I was to enhance military effectiveness and gain a strategic advantage on the battlefield. Innovations such as machine guns, tanks, and chemical weapons aimed to break the stalemate of trench warfare and increase lethality. These advancements significantly changed combat tactics, allowing armies to inflict more casualties and achieve breakthroughs in enemy lines. Ultimately, the development of new weaponry reflected the industrial capabilities of nations and the escalating nature of modern warfare.
the tank
mustard gasthe tanktrench warfare. (although begun in the American Civil War)
Sonar was not introduced in World War 1.
In World War 2 the Germans introduced the V2 rocket, a terrifying new offensive weapon. In WW1 poison gas was considered the most terrifying weapon.
broken pistolthe zeppelin was the least important weapon in ww1.
THE MACHINE GUN and THE POISONUS GAS
The Destructive nature of the technology led to higher casualties.
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Because they worked, were within the limits of technology to make, economy to afford, and soldiers could be trained to use them.
the tank
mustard gasthe tanktrench warfare. (although begun in the American Civil War)
Sonar was not introduced in World War 1.
In World War 2 the Germans introduced the V2 rocket, a terrifying new offensive weapon. In WW1 poison gas was considered the most terrifying weapon.
The tank. Though not wheeled, gas was also used for the first time in WWI.
A long range German artillery weapon made by Krupp in WW1.
The machine gun caused trench warfare to be a necessity as 90%+ of the casualties of WW1 were from this weapon. The use of Napoleonic tactics against new technologies was disastrous.
broken pistolthe zeppelin was the least important weapon in ww1.