Technology's Impact On World War One

World War One was the first global world war that originated in Europe and lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. It was truly known as the ‘The Great War’. Its origins were complex and its scale was vast. Its conduct was intense and its impact on military operations was revolutionary. Its human and material costs were enormous and its results were profound. Thirty-two nations were eventually involved and out of these, twenty-eight were allies and associated powers. The six major powers of Europe were split into two alliances. Britain, France and Russia were in the Triple Entente, while Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy were in the Triple Alliance (Wilde R, 2016). The major impact of technology on The Great War was that it made the
war much more difficult for the infantry soldiers who did most of the fighting. The new technology led to trench warfare and the lack of new tactics led to massive slaughter at the hands of the new technology. The new technology also gave a huge advantage to any army fighting on the defensive side in this war. The utilization of new technology, to some extent, created new opportunities for both, the defence and attack of the Central and Ally powers throughout The First World War. Many of the effects of the war are still evident in today.