These gasses could burn‚ blind‚ or even kill anyone who came in contact with them. Artillery is another example. WW1 introduced many new automatic weapons including machine guns and automatic rifles. Lastly Barbed wire was another example which is also used today for protection. Barbed wire was first created by a farmer on Illinois in 1874. Its original purpose was to control his flocks; however during the beginning of the First World War‚ it was used to slow down enemy soldiers by blo9cking the
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Evidence (and page number): “The barbed wire that encircled us like a wall” (11) Explanation: By relating the barbed wire to a wall‚ Elie shows how they were treated like animals in a cage and were not allowed to make their own decisions. When people are treated as if they are not human‚ it takes their individuality away. Evidence
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’To See the Rabbit’ by Alan Brownjohn We are going to see the rabbit. We are going to see the rabbit. Which rabbit‚ people say? Which rabbit ‚ ask the children? Which rabbit? The only rabbit‚ The only rabbit in England‚ Sitting behind a barbed-wire fence Under the floodlights‚ neon lights‚ Sodium lights‚ Nibbling grass On the only patch of grass In England‚ in England (except the grass by the hoardings Which doesn’t count.) We are going to see the rabbit And we must be there on time
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they have found since they don’t go and sit with everyone else‚ “where in the past year they had discovered their own wonder.” I thought it was fitting that Danticat separated Guy and the balloon with barbed wire. It was like he wasn’t supposed to be free. “As Guy pushed his hand through the barbed wire‚ she could tell from the look on his face that he was thinking of sitting inside the square basket while the sooth rainbow surface of the balloon itself floated above his head”‚ this was foreshadowing
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Tara Stockage Mrs Kester Senior Project March 15‚ 2013 Research Paper Concentration Camps The years 1939-1942 marked the expansion of the concentration camps system. The concentration camps took in Jew prisoners for economic profit. The concentration camps also became sites for the mass murder of small targeted groups by the Nazi authorities. The concentration camps were a major role in the Holocaust‚ changing the lives of every Jew‚ leaving a horrible memory for those who did survive the concentration
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The 19th century was an important era in United States history. From many new advancements in industry to a drastic change in social behavior. From independent farm life to the start of urban development. Changes that have impacted society even to this day. By 1925‚ the massive growth from 44 million people in 1875‚ to 114 million people gave a broader perspective on how life should be lived in the ever expanding nation. Farms were the basis of American culture since Virginia was first founded back
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feels for her grandson‚ supplies her inspiring determination. Phoenix’s courage and tenacity are illustrated repeatedly as she faces crisis after crisis during her journey- the cold December temperature‚ the thorny bushes‚ the hunter’s gun‚ the barbed-wire fences‚ and her failing physical health. Phoenix uses her common sense‚ wit‚ and courage to overcome these obstacles. During her encounter with the hunter‚ he tells her to go on home‚ that town is too far. She simply responds by saying‚ " I bound
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“HAIG WAS A BUTCHER WHO THOUGHT NOTHING OF SENDING MEN TO THEIR DEATHS.” DO YOU AGREE? Field Marshal Douglas Haig was a British senior officer during World War 1. He commanded the British Expeditionary Force from 1915 to the end of the War. This meant that he was in charge of the Battle of the Somme. His part in this battle has led to split views on him as an army officer. Some believe that his tactic was poor and he was mindlessly sending men to their deaths. However‚ some believe that the Somme
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There was a number of battles heavy artillery was used in. One of these battles was The Battle of the Somme. The plan was to use the heavy artillery to bombard the enemy trenches for 7 days to try and destroy the German trenches‚ machine gun nests‚ barbed wire and kill many of the German troops defending the trench. During the battle the first use of the military tactic ‘creeping barrage’ which would involve the heavy artillery firing just ahead of the friendly troops to make it harder for the Germans
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hollow cylindrical poles is being tested. The use of nanotechnology can significantly enhance the properties of steel and reduce corrosion and increase it’s strength. 57. Concertina Coils and Barbed Wire . Nanomaterials like Carbon Nano Tubes can be enmeshed into Punched Tape Concertina Coils or Barbed Wire. The nano sensors can detect any intrusion and activate the alarm system. Damage to any particular part of the fence can also be pin pointed. 58. Concrete. Damage to concrete can be easily monitored
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