15 Questions
Who invented the machine gun?
Hiram Maxim
What tactic did most nations believe would end the war quickly in 1914?
Offensive attacks
Which country manufactured the German MG08 Heavy machine gun in 1915?
Germany
What was the objective of Germany's Schlieffen Plan?
To knock the French out of the war with a massive blow coming down through Belgium
Why did the French lose nearly half a million men in the first six weeks of World War I?
They were mown down in large numbers by dug-in machine guns.
What was the significance of new combat machines in World War I?
New combat machines made new tactics vital year on year.
What was one of the main objectives of the massive artillery bombardment prior to the Battle of the Somme?
Destroying the German barbed wire in front of their trenches
Why did Hague plan to deluge the German frontline with a massive artillery bombardment?
To knock out the German trenches, some of which were protected by ferro concrete bunkers.
What was the significance of aerial photography in the planning of the Battle of the Somme?
It became one of the most planned for and photographed battles by aerial photography.
What was the major problem faced by the British troops on the first day of the Battle of the Somme?
Exposed to German machine gun fire
What impact did the introduction of tanks have on the nature of warfare during World War I?
Tanks introduced armored warfare
Why did British General Haig order a thousand tanks after the performance of the Mark 1 tanks during the Battle of the Somme?
He realized their potential
What was the significant innovation in aerial reconnaissance during World War I?
The tri-lens camera
What marked a turning point in World War I and led to a shift in military tactics towards trench warfare?
The Battle of the Marne in 1914
What military adaptation was used by the British to overcome challenges posed by the semi-swampy terrain on the western front?
Tracked vehicles
Explore the fascinating mechanism of toggle action guns which enables rapid and automatic reloading and firing of bullets. Learn how recoil energy unlocks the breach, pushes the breech block backwards, ejects the spent cartridge, and loads a new bullet for continuous firing.
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