1. TECHNOLOGY & WARFARE. THE FIRST WORLD WAR.

2. - “in what way did technological advancements make weapons more deadly and efficient?” The Big Question

3. - the tank - chemical warfare - aircraft use - rapid fire machine guns - high explosive artillery ammunition - submarines - the tank - chemical warfare - aircraft use - rapid fire machine guns - high explosive artillery ammunition - submarines Addressing the big question

4. The Tank Technological development - significant changes to internal mechanics to lessen effects on personnel within the vehicle. - additives of several mounted weaponry. - changes to outer plating / defensive mechanisms deadliness factor/ efficiency factor - put an end to the use of horses in warfare used for demoralization of enemy -Led to the invention of much better armour plating based on tank structural observations - Provided the first motorized weapon of war (Fast movement, ability to move over very harsh areas safely) - Introduction of mounted weaponry resulted in both offensive and defensive properties of the tank Technological development - significant changes to internal mechanics to lessen effects on personnel within the vehicle. - additives of several mounted weaponry. - changes to outer plating / defensive mechanisms deadliness factor/ efficiency factor - put an end to the use of horses in warfare used for demoralization of enemy -Led to the invention of much better armour plating based on tank structural observations - Provided the first motorized weapon of war (Fast movement, ability to move over very harsh areas safely) - Introduction of mounted weaponry resulted in both offensive and defensive properties of the tank

5. Chemical warfare Technological developments - introduction of airborne gas for use on a opposing army. (despite it’s uncivilized nature) - invention of varied concoctions would result in desired chemical effects/reactions. deadliness/efficiency factor - ability to attack opponent with no real offensive action taking place - ability to attack without the real need for man power -> resulting in lessened chance for casualties. - could be used for irritative, sneezing fits, or lethal purposes. - Highly reliable in causing bodily harm on opponent of some sort. Technological developments - introduction of airborne gas for use on a opposing army. (despite it’s uncivilized nature) - invention of varied concoctions would result in desired chemical effects/reactions. deadliness/efficiency factor - ability to attack opponent with no real offensive action taking place - ability to attack without the real need for man power -> resulting in lessened chance for casualties. - could be used for irritative, sneezing fits, or lethal purposes. - Highly reliable in causing bodily harm on opponent of some sort.

6. the use of aircraft Technological developments - manned observation balloons - use of fighter planes - introduction of strategic bombing warfare Deadliness/Efficiency Factor - reconnaissance available for military location information and observation. - Fighter planes allowed for combat within the sky. - Introduction of strategic bombing warfare which was highly effective and difficult to counter-act. (e.g. supplies, camps, etc.) - finally, harassment from above to troops down below provided distraction and could be a part of strategical plans. Technological developments - manned observation balloons - use of fighter planes - introduction of strategic bombing warfare Deadliness/Efficiency Factor - reconnaissance available for military location information and observation. - Fighter planes allowed for combat within the sky. - Introduction of strategic bombing warfare which was highly effective and difficult to counter-act. (e.g. supplies, camps, etc.) - finally, harassment from above to troops down below provided distraction and could be a part of strategical plans.

7. Machine Guns Technological advances - Introduction of rapid-fire machine guns - improvements made to fire-rate, and cooling systems. - the ability to mount such guns on tanks, aircraft, and other machinery alike. Deadliness/efficiency factor - Trench offensive advances resulted in “slaughter” or “massacres” of soldiers as machine guns were so effective. - Rather than a single shot rifle, machine guns were capable of firing close to 600 rounds a minute. - Their estimated comparison value was 80 rifles to one machine gun. - Technological advances - Introduction of rapid-fire machine guns - improvements made to fire-rate, and cooling systems. - the ability to mount such guns on tanks, aircraft, and other machinery alike. Deadliness/efficiency factor - Trench offensive advances resulted in “slaughter” or “massacres” of soldiers as machine guns were so effective. - Rather than a single shot rifle, machine guns were capable of firing close to 600 rounds a minute. - Their estimated comparison value was 80 rifles to one machine gun. -

8. High Explosive Artillery Technological advances - Technical Artillery advances made artillery more accurate and increased the rate of fire - THE ABILITY TO PRACTICE THE CREEPING BARAGE CONCEPT. - The use of extremely explosive artillery ammunition Deadliness/Efficiency factor - ADVANCES IN ACCURACY AND FIRE RATE INCREASED THE AMOUNT OF KILLS OF THE ENEMY. - highly explosive ammunition increased the firepower of each shot, thus resulting in more kills. - The creeping barrage concept allowed for enemy trench advancement in a tactical manner. Technological advances - Technical Artillery advances made artillery more accurate and increased the rate of fire - THE ABILITY TO PRACTICE THE CREEPING BARAGE CONCEPT. - The use of extremely explosive artillery ammunition Deadliness/Efficiency factor - ADVANCES IN ACCURACY AND FIRE RATE INCREASED THE AMOUNT OF KILLS OF THE ENEMY. - highly explosive ammunition increased the firepower of each shot, thus resulting in more kills. - The creeping barrage concept allowed for enemy trench advancement in a tactical manner.

9. Submarines Technological advances - Introduction of submarine technology. Deadliness/efficiency factor - because the technology was new, this allowed for submarines to get close to an enemy unseen. - Submarines were capable of firing missiles capable of obliterating navy ships, boats, and marine convoys. - lack of knowledge on the technology restricted counter-technology development. - once the technology was known, several counter-act technologies such as u-boats were developed which proved highly effective. Technological advances - Introduction of submarine technology. Deadliness/efficiency factor - because the technology was new, this allowed for submarines to get close to an enemy unseen. - Submarines were capable of firing missiles capable of obliterating navy ships, boats, and marine convoys. - lack of knowledge on the technology restricted counter-technology development. - once the technology was known, several counter-act technologies such as u-boats were developed which proved highly effective.

10. Readdressing the big question. - How did Technological Advances make weapons more deadly or efficient? 1. On an individual technological basis. (For example: new armoured plating for tanks, new bullet type, etc.) 2. They weapons were made more deadly and efficient by technological developments in a sense that they allowed a higher amount of kill to technology efficiency. * Lesser Technology / Higher Kill Output.

11. The End. Thank you.