1. WWI Technology

2. Dug themselves into the ground Horrible conditions Dead bodies Rats Lice Trench Fever Caused the war to drag on Trench Warfare

4. Airplanes First were used to observe enemy activity Then were able to drop small bombs or grenades Next machine guns were added

5. The Zeppelin

6. Gases • First used by the Germans • Mustard and Chlorine • Caused vomiting, blindness, and suffocation • Allies began to use gas and issue gas masks

7. Poison Gas Machine Gun

8. Tanks • First used by the British in 1916 • They were slow and easy to destroy • Helped the soldiers because of their ability to roll over barbed wire and trenches

9. See The Difference? World War I Tank World War II Tank

10. Building an US Soldier • 107 pieces fighting equipment • Rifle, helmet, grenades, gas mask, and ammo • About 50 articles of clothing and 3 blankets • Cooking supplies • Trained well Total Cost: $156.30