WWI: The First Modern War
When ancient war tactics became overwhelmed by powerful new weapons like tanks, air attacks, weapons of mass destruction and submarines, a pivotal game-changing moment in history occurred. History is delving into the background of each weapon explaining the how and why they were developed, the strategy, and their ultimate effectiveness.
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WWI The First Modern War: The Germans Release the First WMD | History
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- Ep 1
1.Armored Beasts
26-07-201445mTanks were the first armored fighting machine to be used on the battlefield. These "land ships", as they were first called, were championed by Head of the British Admiralty Winston...
- Ep 2
2.Massive Air Attacks
26-07-201445mWhile most people think the Blitz originated in WWII, the truth is that the first Blitz happened during WWI. Bombs were delivered from giant airships designed by Count Ferdinand vo...
- Ep 3
3.Clouds of Death
10.026-07-201445mThe Germans, ignoring international treaties they signed, were first to weaponize a chemical. In this case it was chlorine–a highly toxic ingredient used in the manufacture of chem...
- Ep 4
4.Underwater Killers
26-07-201445mThe Atlantic became a killing field as German submarines took on the might of the dominant British Navy. The stealth and silent killers were able to sink 5,200 ships by war's end,...
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