The participants in the First World War (1914-1918) were the highest -developed industrial powers at the beginning of the 20th century. Between them there was a fierce struggle for world domination, so the entire scientific and industrial potential of the largest states of the planet was aimed at developing and the production of the latest means of mass destruction. And the result was not long in coming – it was during this bloody war that poisonous substances were first used, tanks debuted on the battlefields, the power of artillery increased significantly, and all types of small arms were improved. In addition, for the first time in military affairs, aviation began to be actively used – first for reconnaissance, and over time for bombing of troops. Due to the emergence of new types of weapons, the tactics of conducting various battles also changed significantly.
This publication is a complete systematic overview of weapons of troops of all countries participating in the First World War – small arms and artillery …
Author
Likso Vyacheslav Vladimirovich, Shunkov Viktor Nikolaevich, Obukhovich Valery Agatonovich
Publisher
AST, 2014
Series
Military Encyclopedia
Genre
The history of wars
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