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WWI Weapons. The Mechanization of War. Bellwork Question. In your table groups, discuss: What does the word mechanization mean? Have a quick discussion and if you need to, use a resource like a dictionary or a cell phone. Definition of Mechanization. - to make mechanical.
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WWI Weapons The Mechanization of War
Bellwork Question • In your table groups, discuss: • What does the word mechanization mean? Have a quick discussion and if you need to, use a resource like a dictionary or a cell phone.
Definition of Mechanization • - to make mechanical. • - to operate or perform by or as if by machinery. • - to introduce machinery into (an industry,enterprise, etc.), especially in order to replace manual labor. • - military – to equip with tanks and other armored vehicles.
One of WWI’s Greatest Legacies is its impact on modern warfare • 1) Mechanization of War • 2) Trench Warfare
Bolt Action Rifle • Used by British soldiers in the trenches • Had a long range
Machine Guns • Took several men to operate • 1 machine gun = 100 guns
Artillery (Large field Guns) • 12 men to operate • Fired large shells that would explode on impact
Chlorine Gas • Used by Germans used it first • Very painful death
Mustard Gas • Most deadly weapon • Fired into enemy trenches • Takes time to take effect and kill
Zeppelin • Blimp that dropped bombs/machine gun fire • Abandoned because they were easy to shoot out of the sky
Tanks • First developed by the British • The original tanks were very slow
Planes • Initially used for reconnaissance, soon became bombers/dogfights
Torpedoes/UBoats • Used to target ships carrying supplies to the enemy
In your Notebooks… • Tape or glue the “First World War Weapons” notes in. • Next to the entry, write: WWI = Mechanization of War (using more machines in place of people). Highlight this! This will be a test question!
Finally • If you were a soldier during WWI, and this was the height of weapon technology, which weapon would you choose and why? Provide examples of why you chose your weapon – think strategy. Your response should 3-5 sentences in length.