New Technology Flashcards
1
Q
What was the new technology in World War One?
A
Machine gun
Aircraft
Gas
Artillery
Tanks
2
Q
Gas?
A
Mustard and Chlorine
Very effective
Only disadvantage was that in the wind it could turn back onto own army
3
Q
Aircraft?
A
Used to study enemy’s fortifications
Flimsy and was made by wood
4
Q
Tanks?
A
Not very effective
Only go at 4mph
Could do through barbed wire
5
Q
Artillery?
A
Most effective weapon
60% of battlefield deaths
6
Q
Machine guns?
A
Very effective
450-600 rounds per minute
Were very bulky and heavy
