The First
World War represented a watershed in many ways. The way in which war
was conducted changed fundamentally and permanently. Central to this
sea-change was the way in which all the combatants embraced new technology
and used it in different ways. Developments in technology led to changes
in tactics, strategy and methods of fighting.
In order
to consider the impact that technology had on the First World War
we're going to look at four different elements: improved reconnaissance
through the use of aerial photography; the
development of the concept of the creeping
barrage; improvements in signals and
other forms of communication; and the use of poison
gas as a weapon.
