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New Weapons in WWI

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A new weapon introduced by the Germans but used by both sides. This could cause blindness or severe blisters, or even death because of choking.

Opposing armies on the Western Front had dug miles of parralel trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire. Armies traded huge losses of human life for small land gains.

Fired ammunition automatically. Could wipe out waves of attackers and thus made it difficult for forces to advance.

Countries on both sides used these to drop bombs and shoot at one another in the sky This was also a powerful military weapon because countries could locate enemy targets easier.

Introduced by the Germans in 1914 as an effective warship. It's primary weapon against ships was a torpedo, an underwater missle.