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New Weapons in WWI

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poison gas
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.
trench warfare
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.
machine guns
Fired ammunition automatically. Could wipe out waves of attackers and thus made it difficult for forces to advance.
airplanes
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.
submarines
Introduced by the Germans in 1914 as an effective warship. It's primary weapon against ships was a torpedo, an underwater missle.
tanks
armored combat vehicles that moved on chain tracks - and thus could cross many types of terrain. Introduced by hte British in 1916.
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