WARFARE
Modernization
Weapons
The weapons used in World War One were new to the world and caused a mass death toll. For examle U-Boats, submarines, could go undidected and take down a boat in minutes. Mustard gas, a step up from chlorine gas, would cause more pain and suffering for it's victims.
The effect of Mustard Gas
Mustard gas would cause it's victims to develope blisters and lost of vision, as well as, lost of breath. This specific type of gas could go hours, even days undetected while destroying your ability to preform the things mentioned earlier.
U-boat vs. the Lusitania
This newspaper shows a picture of the lusitania, which was hit by a torpedoe. A german u-boat caused the Lusitania to sink by launching this torpedoe. More than 1,400 Americans lost their lives.
Big Bertha
Big Bertha was another advance in warfare by allowing German forces to destroy Belgian forts. This form of weapondry was modernized and renamed the "Paris Gun" in March of 1918.
Trench Warfare
"No Man's Land"
During WWI the trenches were used for protection and astablishing sides (allies vs. central powers). The name of the space between each trench was known as "No Man's Land". It was called this because that is where many soldiers went to die. When and if you survived "No Man's Land" you were suppost to continue charging towards the enemies side and take over their trench to gain more ground.
Life in the Trenches
Soldiers went through hell and back just trying to survive. Sometimes it would rain and cause the trenches to fill with water and runoff, trench foot became common because of this. Then there was starvation and the lacking of supplies. Soldiers were constantly watching and listening for bombs, guns, and wistles. When a wistle was heard the soldiers automatically knew the opposing side was attacking on foot.
The doughboys
Doughboy was another name for a U.S soldier. The origin of the name is still unknown, but during the Civil War the mounted soldiers called infantrymen "doughboys" were often covered with white dust from using flour or white clay to polish their white belts which gave them the look of a doughboy.
John J. Pershing
Also known as "Black Jack" Pershing was a general officer in WWI.
The Effects of WWI
This picture shows just a small handful of the lives lost during WWI.