United States Inventions During World War One
The United States had many inventions during World War 1. The technological advances during World War 1 were quite expansive from weapons, to land vehicles, to air vehicles, and everything in between.The United Stated had some of the best inventions during the war, even though innovative countries like Great Britain and France were involved.
The rifle is a staple of combat, and various warfare alike.”Despite advances in machine gun, mortar and grenade technology, all remained relatively unwieldy and cumbersome in comparison to the rifle, which remained the most crucial, ever-present infantry weapon throughout World War 1.”(First World War).The single shot rifle was one of the first rifles to undergo great amounts research and development. …show more content…
For the men in vehicles the pistol was their first and only line of defence.The United States standard pistol was the M1911.”The M1911 is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. It served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces.”(Wikipedia).The M1911 was issued in 1911 and is still being used now. The M1911 has an extensive track record as a fantastic pistol, even if you run out of rounds this pistol is heavy enough you can still use it to beat the enemy to …show more content…
“On 4 July 1918 the tank was used in a manner that helped to fashion the method in which it was deployed in future battles.General John Monash, commander of the Australian Corps, launched an attack at Le Hamel by unleashing a coordinated barrage of tanks, artillery and warplanes, all designed to clear a path for advancing infantry.”(First World War).The tank can be used in many different ways.The tank can either be used as a shield or as a weapon.”The Holt Gas-Electric Tank was the first prototype tank built in the United States in a collaboration between the Holt Manufacturing Company (now Caterpillar Inc.) and the General Electric Company. The tank, built during 1917-1918, was the only one of its kind built, as testing proved it lacked the agility and maneuverability required.” (Wikipedia).This tank usually had a crew of six men, two machine gunners, a gunner, a loader for the main gun, a driver, and a commander.This tank’s armor was usually between 6-15 mm thick and was equipped with a 75mm Vickers Mountain Howitzer, and two Browning Model 1917 machine
The rifle is a staple of combat, and various warfare alike.”Despite advances in machine gun, mortar and grenade technology, all remained relatively unwieldy and cumbersome in comparison to the rifle, which remained the most crucial, ever-present infantry weapon throughout World War 1.”(First World War).The single shot rifle was one of the first rifles to undergo great amounts research and development. …show more content…
For the men in vehicles the pistol was their first and only line of defence.The United States standard pistol was the M1911.”The M1911 is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. It served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces.”(Wikipedia).The M1911 was issued in 1911 and is still being used now. The M1911 has an extensive track record as a fantastic pistol, even if you run out of rounds this pistol is heavy enough you can still use it to beat the enemy to …show more content…
“On 4 July 1918 the tank was used in a manner that helped to fashion the method in which it was deployed in future battles.General John Monash, commander of the Australian Corps, launched an attack at Le Hamel by unleashing a coordinated barrage of tanks, artillery and warplanes, all designed to clear a path for advancing infantry.”(First World War).The tank can be used in many different ways.The tank can either be used as a shield or as a weapon.”The Holt Gas-Electric Tank was the first prototype tank built in the United States in a collaboration between the Holt Manufacturing Company (now Caterpillar Inc.) and the General Electric Company. The tank, built during 1917-1918, was the only one of its kind built, as testing proved it lacked the agility and maneuverability required.” (Wikipedia).This tank usually had a crew of six men, two machine gunners, a gunner, a loader for the main gun, a driver, and a commander.This tank’s armor was usually between 6-15 mm thick and was equipped with a 75mm Vickers Mountain Howitzer, and two Browning Model 1917 machine