Technological Developments During Ww1

Technological developments including machine guns, tanks and flamethrowers had a significant impact on the Western Front during World War I (WWI). These played a fundamental role in the advancement of The Triple Alliance and Triple Entente on the Western Front. The use of these weapons by both forces were vital in attempting to break the stalemate and aid in trench warfare. The use of machine guns by Germany during The Battle of the Somme (1 July 1916 - 18 November 1916) had a significant impact on the Triple Entente and sophisticated the British troops. The weapon was vitally important as it caused mass casualties due to its extremely quick fire rate of 450-600 rounds per minute that resulted in over 60,000 deaths on the first day of conflict.

The technological development of utilitarian technologies had a significant impact on the Western Front during WW1, introducing tactical warfare. The use of these technologies by mainly the Triple Entente, aided in the tactical advantage during WW1. The use of aerial Photography by the Triple Entente during The Battle of Neuve-Chapelle in March 1915, had a drastic effect on the nature of tactical decisions and reconnaissance on the Western Front. Aerial Photography had a significant impact on the Western Front during WW1. The technology was important as it provided resources to increase planning of defensive and offensive operations, as well as verifying the accuracy and results of the bombardments. However, Aerial Photography was dangerous for operators and enemy troops adapted to being able to camouflage important structures from aerial observation. Despite this, the technology still played a significant role in warfare on the Western Front. Another significant technological development during WW1 was the Telephone and Telegraph communication which was primarily used by the British troops in 1915 during the various conflicts on the Western Front. The Telephone was highly effective as it allowed for faster communication and supported ground troops because communication was improved. Nevertheless, the telephone had multiple limitations such as limited range between communicators. Additionally, the Germans regularly cut and intercepted the lines resulting in communication methods being unreliable and constantly interrupted. However, telephones and telegraph communication had an important impact on the Western Front as it allowed the British to have more of a tactical advantage. Additionally, the cutting and interception of the lines by the Germans clearly illustrate the importance of