https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls en-us 2020-12-01 17:49:53 UTC 2026-01-24 00:52:48 UTC hello@padlet.com pittmanlp https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976803498 Trench warfare is a style of combat in which the opposing sides fight each other from the protection of trenches that face each other. 
Dictionary.com. www.dictionary.com/browse/trench-warfare?s=t. ]]> 2020-12-01 17:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976803498 pittmanlp https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976816838 Trenches were very tight and confined spaces. Troops were practically on top of each other at all times. This led to the very fast spread of disease and made it hard for troops to escape if the enemy attacked.
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica, editor. "Trench Warfare."
     Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, 26 Feb. 2020, 
  www.britannica.com/topic/trench-warfare. Accessed 2 Dec. 2020. ]]> 2020-12-01 17:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976816838 pittmanlp https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976825124 Tanks, although they were not used commonly until the end of the war, were first used in WW1. Tanks or “armored landships” were great for combat because they were big and hard to take down by the enemy and they could take a lot of enemies down at once.
Eiss, Jennifer. "5 Technological Innovations from WW1." Sky History, 
     www.history.co.uk/article/5-technological-innovations-from-ww1. Accessed 2 
     Dec. 2020. ]]> 2020-12-01 17:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976825124 pittmanlp https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976831918 Machine guns, produced for their portability and power, were a great addition to all sides in WW1. Even though they typically took a 6-man team to operate them, they were very reliable guns.
Eiss, Jennifer. "5 Technological Innovations from WW1." Sky History, 
     www.history.co.uk/article/5-technological-innovations-from-ww1. Accessed 2 
     Dec. 2020. ]]> 2020-12-01 17:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976831918 pittmanlp https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976849700 Poison gas did not account for a large amount of the deaths in WW1, because after it was created, it was discovered it was rather ineffective as a traditional weapon. The poison gas’ effectiveness depended heavily on the weather, which made it unreliable in combat. The invention of poison gas did, however, make enemies spend a lot of money and resources on possibles guarding against this weapon.
Eiss, Jennifer. "5 Technological Innovations from WW1." Sky History, 
     www.history.co.uk/article/5-technological-innovations-from-ww1. Accessed 2 
     Dec. 2020. ]]> 2020-12-01 18:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976849700 pittmanlp https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976854917 In trench warfare, a  stalemate is when neither side is able to advance or declare victory over the other side. Trenches played a role in stalemates because neither side would leave their trenches, resulting in no advancement from either side.
"Solving the Trench Stalemate." Canadian War Museum, www.warmuseum.ca/ 
    firstworldwar/history/battles-and-fighting/tactics-and-logistics-on-land/ 
     solving-the-trench-stalemate/. Accessed 2 Dec. 2020. ]]> 2020-12-01 18:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976854917 pittmanlp https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976860129 The arrival of U.S. soldiers provided a boost of confidence for the allied powers who were feeling very weak and weary.
"Voices of the First World War: Arrival of the American Troops." IWM, 
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     voices-of-the-first-world-war-arrival-of-the-american-troops#:~:text=The%20arriva 
  l%20of%20the%20American,Western%20Front%20in%20large%20numbers. Accessed 2 
     Dec. 2020. ]]> 2020-12-01 18:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976860129 pittmanlp https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976870233 Soldiers faced more than physical injuries when they returned home from war, they faced a lot of mental and psychological damage as well. In addition to depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, soldiers also often abused the use of alcohol in hopes of reducing their pain.
"What kinds of problems do they face after their return?" National Academy of
     Sciences, thesciencebehindit.org/ 
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  #:~:text=Other%20common%20problems%20include%20posttraumatic,assaults%2C%20while% 
     20in%20the%20military. Accessed 2 Dec. 2020. ]]> 2020-12-01 18:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/976870233 pittmanlp https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/981725710 Before WW1, artillery was slow-firing. Foot soldiers would have to take long amounts of time to aim their gun before each shot was fired. This caused wars to be a lot slower-moving and to have a smaller death toll. Shells were also significantly less effective before WW1. Their range was smaller and were less explosive.
"How Modern Weapons Changed Combat in the First World War." IWM, www.iwm.org.uk/ 
     history/how-modern-weapons-changed-combat-in-the-first-world-war. Accessed 
     2 Dec. 2020. ]]> 2020-12-02 20:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/981725710 pittmanlp https://padlet.com/pittmanlp/g7ghf69mg2uatxls/wish/984817594 In WW1, aircraft was used to gather information about the enemies, that would otherwise not be obtainable. Due to WW1 being fought in trenches, the only way to gather information on the other side was through the use of aircraft. Enemies would fly over their opponent’s trenches to discover where they were located and what they were doing.
"What Impact Did the First World War Have on Aircraft and Aerial Warfare?"
     IWM, www.iwm.org.uk/learning/resources/ 
     what-impact-did-the-first-world-war-have-on-aircraft-and-aerial-warfare. 
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