Changes In Industrial Age 1700 - 1900

Question 1

How did weaponry change + reason

Answer 1

Brass cartridges and steel castings for rifling - mass production of steel and advancements in technology and inventions of Henry Bessemer
Little changes as there was little funding for design as money was funding war
Later in period the lee Enfield rifle was developed.

Question 2

How did the composition of army change + reason

Answer 2

Limitations of cavalry charge and Couldnt be used uphill
Development of steam engines meant that more supplies could be transported - technological advancements
Use of infantry lines - wellingtons tactics

Question 3

How did recruitment and training change + reason

Answer 3

Card wells reform 1868 - abolished purchase system , reducing enlistment period abolition of flogging.
Militia recruited more civilians - fight in Crimea war
Women were recruited as nurses - because of class system

Question 4

Experience of civilians + reason

Answer 4

Increase in awareness because of telegraphs morse code photographs and silent movies - because of technological advancements. Increase in taxes to fund wars
Requisition of education. -