World War I introduced machine guns, modern artillery, and airplanes to the battlefield. The machine gun came to dominate the battlefield and became an iconic symbol for WW1. It was the one of first automatic firearms introduced and its continued development helped enhanced military potential. By 1914 all major powers had furnished their armies with these deadly weapons. The machine gun was entirely automatic and was capable of producing an output of up to 600 rounds per minute. If carefully placed, this along with the combination of barbed wire to slow the enemy, …show more content…
At first gas was just released from large cylinders and the wind would blow them into enemy territory, but through technological advancement, Germans were able to shoot them into enemy trenches. The Germans used this approach the most. This prolonged the War a great deal because the Germans were aware that the enemy could not fight as well wearing a gas mask, which just drew out the battles because the enemies had to be careful. They couldn't be too aggressive because they were at such a disadvantage which contributed to the