War World One (WW1) was one of the deadliest wars the world has ever seen. With over 40 million casualties between July 1914 – November 1918 the connection between technology and modern warfare became necessary. Ever since then our nation and economy have revised technology and modernized the same tactics instilled in the early 1900’s. World War One would have dramatically changed if the concept of technology in war had not become evident. Weaponry, communication, transportation are all direct results of the world we live in today. The extensive creation of weaponry changed all of the nineteenth century. Old time warfare consisted of Swords, Lances, Spears, Axes, Crossbows etc. These methods were deadly at the time but only worked with close range fighting tactics. They were hard to use, build, and make clean shots on enemies. Over time as warfare evolved the idea of gunpowder, bolt action rifles, assault rifles, bombs, landmines and other weaponry became a lot easier to kill enemies. But, like everything else… There is always more to alter. Eventually, in the year 1862 Richard Gatling invented the Gatling gun, which is considered now to be the first successful machine gun of all time. Often referred to as the “King Of The Battlefield.” The Machine Gun caused thousands of deaths because …show more content…
During WW1, telephones were used to communicate between the front line, Soldiers and their commanders. The United States Army constructed 2,000 miles of telephone pole lines using 28,000 miles of wire. High-powered radio sets became common at the division level. With these sets, telegraph communication could be conducted at distances of more than 100 miles. Communication and the modern invention of telephones and telegraphs made communication much easier for troops. Instead of sending a troop to send a message they could use the built in telephone to radio each