2. WWI Technology

3. Trench Warfare Dug themselves into the ground Horrible conditions – Dead bodies – Rats – Lice  Trench Fever Caused the war to drag on

5. Airplanes First were used to observe enemy activity Then were able to drop small bombs or grenades Next machine guns were added

6. The Zeppelin

7. Gases First used by the Germans Mustard and Chlorine – Caused vomiting, blindness, and suffocation Allies began to use gas and issue gas masks

8. Poison Gas Machine Gun

9. Tanks First used by the British in 1916 – They were slow and easy to destroy Helped the soldiers because of their ability to roll over barbed wire and trenches

10. See The Difference? World War I TankWorld War II Tank

11. Building an US Soldier 107 pieces fighting equipment – Rifle, helmet, grenades, gas mask, and ammo About 50 articles of clothing and 3 blankets Cooking supplies Trained well Total Cost: $156.30