Technological Improvements in WWI Militarism
The impact of technological improvements on WWI, including new weapons and transportation, revolutionized warfare and contributed to the staggering casualties of the war.
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Slide1MILITARISM WWI MILITARISM WWI How did technological improvements impact WWI? How did technological improvements impact WWI?
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Slide3Recruitment PostersRecruitment Posters
Slide4M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI Militarism – Militarism – Because of the Alliance System countries began to build up their armies. Because of the Alliance System countries began to build up their armies. New weapons were being created, giving the country a boost of pride. New weapons were being created, giving the country a boost of pride. Countries began to increase the numbers of members in the armies and navies. Countries began to increase the numbers of members in the armies and navies.
Slide5A Multi-Front WarA Multi-Front War
Slide6Eastern Front Eastern Front Great Britain and France attempted to supply Russia. Naval/Army attacks in Turkey to gain control over waterways. Attempts for allies to control this region were unsuccessful. Great Britain and France attempted to supply Russia. Naval/Army attacks in Turkey to gain control over waterways. Attempts for allies to control this region were unsuccessful.
Slide7Western Front Western Front A line of trenches stretched along the war’s western front from the Swiss Alps to the English Channel. A line of trenches stretched along the war’s western front from the Swiss Alps to the English Channel. Millions of exploding artillery shells completely stripped the land down to bare ground.
Slide8Trench WarfareTrench Warfare
Slide9The Western FrontThe Western Front
Slide10Trench WarfareTrench Warfare “No Man’s Land” “No Man’s Land” “No Man’s Land” “No Man’s Land”
Slide14The Schlieffen’s Plan The Schlieffen’s Plan The plan was a strategy that General Von Schlieffen made up in 1905. The plan was a strategy that General Von Schlieffen made up in 1905. Germany had enemies on the East and West. Schlieffen figured that Russia would be slow to mobilize. Germany had enemies on the East and West. Schlieffen figured that Russia would be slow to mobilize. Schlieffen believed the Germans could reach Paris and defeat the French in six weeks and then focus on the Eastern Front. Schlieffen believed the Germans could reach Paris and defeat the French in six weeks and then focus on the Eastern Front.
Slide15The Schlieffen’s Plan The Schlieffen’s Plan There were a few problems with this plan: There were a few problems with this plan: • Belgium was heavily fortified. • Belgium was heavily fortified. • Russia mobilized quicker than anticipated. • Russia mobilized quicker than anticipated. • The British aided the French forces in the north of France. • The British aided the French forces in the north of France.
Slide16The Schlieffen PlanThe Schlieffen Plan
Slide17German Atrocities in BelgiumGerman Atrocities in Belgium
Slide18Technology Changes Warfare Technology Changes Warfare
Slide19Krupp’s “Big Bertha” GunKrupp’s “Big Bertha” Gun
Slide20British 60-pounderGerman Machineengewehr 08 (Maxim). WWI Tank French troops loading a 40cm shell
Slide21French Renault TankFrench Renault Tank
Slide22Sacrifices in WarSacrifices in War
Slide23U-BoatsU-Boats
Slide24FlameThrowers Flame Throwers Grenade Launchers Grenade Launchers
Slide25Poison GasPoison Gas Machine Gun Machine Gun
Slide26War Is HELL !! War Is HELL !!
Slide27Activity 1 Work with 1 partner- Answer the questions on the handout in FULL SENTENCES WWI Firsts Causes of WWI Treaty of Versailles