Done By: Ong Shu Hui 30/10 World War I and II Rise of various scientific breakthroughs
World War I: Barbed Wire Airplanes Wireless Telegraphy World War II: Polymers Logistical Support Communications & Intelligence Nuclear Technology
Barbed Wire – Slowed down opponents Airplanes – Transport efficiency Wireless Telegraphy – Allowed communication with ships at sea Polymers – Natural resources not needed to make parachutes and ropes, more durable Nuclear Technology – Ended World War II
Communications and Intelligence – FM radio Polymers – Nylon, Teflon etc Logistical Support: Jet engines – Commercial airlines Nuclear Technology – Atomic Bomb
Nuclear Technology - Weapon of Mass Destruction - Attributed to Cold War due to distrust of countries - Prevention of localized nuclear conflicts - Threat of nuclear terrorism - Give rise to nuclear energy