Technology's Effect on War

Pointy Things

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This technology, that involves a long rod(usually from wood) and a pointed end, is one of man’s earliest inventions and is very cheap to create and replace, allowing countries to arm their warriors easily if war is to occur. A: The Spear B: The Sling C:The Sword D:The Bow

What is A: The Spear

200

This technology,usually made by a single piece of tempered metal(Usually bronze, iron, or steel), takes some time to make, but is a very effective weapon for cutting and is usually seen as a symbol of honor and status. The Claymore and Rapier are such examples of these. A: The Knife B: The Rock C: The Sword D: Glass

What is B: The Sword

300

This technology, first used by ancient humans to hunt, usually involves sharpened sticks and trip wires, to inflict physical and mental damage on enemies, making them advance cautiously. A: The Landmine B: The Booby Trap C: The Fox D: The Rig

What is B: The Booby Trap

400

This technology is shaped like a knife or something very pointy, and could be attached to a gun to create a pseudo-spear. It was mainly used by the line infantry of the European Powers in the Age of Imperialism once they enter melee, and by the Japanese in World War II with their Banzai Charges. A: The Spring B: The Plug C: The Sword D: The Bayonet

What is D: The Bayonet

Rev' It Up

100

Originally used with the horse, now with Helicopters or Armored Vehicles, this technology gives the infantry mounted support on the battlefield and gives troops mobility. A:The Cavalry B:The Dragoons C:The Knight D:The Car

What is A:The Cavalry

200

This mechanized technology created the term “horseless carriage” and carries people from one place to another without a horse. It was used frequently in World War 2 and beyond, marking the end of Static Warfare as a means for Offensives. A:The Plane B:The Chopper C:The Car D: The Hotrod

What is C:The Car

300

This technology first used for aerial recon during WWI, later involve itself in aerial duels, ordinance drops, and aerial bombardments in later periods. Using these to create superiority in the air became a commander’s number one priority as well. A:The Helicopter B:The Spaceship C:The Airplane D:Bob

What is C:The Airplane

400

This technology not only allowed armies to pass No Man’s Land in World War I without losing too many troops, but also help create sharper and faster spearheads for offensives in later wars. A:The Car B:The Tank C:The Horse D:The Renault

What is B: The Tank

Let 'Em Fly

100

This technology was first used by ancient humans to attack with range and usually involves a piece of flexible wood with a strong string or wire, and a stick with a sharp point on one end, and some feathers for flight on another. It brought an end to the elitist form of Chivalry in the Hundred Years War and is a very important weapon for both the Mongol and Persian war machines that helped them grow their empires. A:Bow and Arrow B: The Gun C:The Charge D:The Crossbow

What is A:Bow and Arrow

200

This technology allowed the popularization of Trench Warfare in World War I’s Western Front as mass charges against this thing only created massacres in a terrible scale. It is later used to suppress enemy soldiers and forces them to stay where they are. It also brought the end of the horse cavalry. A:The Rifle B:The Machinegun C:The Musket D:Crossbow

What is B:The Machinegun

300

This technology, a gun that has spiraling grooves in its barrel, has become the main line standard issue weapon of armies between the late 1800’s to the present. A:The Musket B:The Sniper C:The Rifle D:The Katana

What is C:The Rifle

400

Originally used to hunt and protect sheep, this inexpensive technology, which is consistently made out of fabric(like rope), allows armies to attack without melee. It used by people in places like Greece and as far away as the Pre-Columbian Americas. A:The Bow B:The Staff C:The Sling D:The Rod

What is C:The Sling

Smile!

100

This technology is usually associated with 2D artistry like Washington crossing the Delaware, and represents a time where war was glorified. A:The Painting B:The Photo C:The Video D:History Channel

What is A:The Painting

200

This technology was used by the press in the American Civil War to show their viewers, which are usually civilian, the graphic image of war for the first time, lowering their support for it. It is also used in WWI for aerial vehicles for recon. A:The Photograph B:The Video C:The TV D:Google Images

What is A:The Photograph

300

This technology was first used in war during the Great War, and further improved to color in World War II, to further show the public the horrors of war as well as creating documentaries, allowing the public to sympathize their plight and increase support. A:Youtube B:The Video C:The Phonograph D:The Roll

What is B:The Video

400

This technology provided live video broadcasts of current events and show the public the horrors of wars that are currently happening. If used on a citizenry that has no reason to fight, it tends to create public unrest and protests for war's end. A:The Movie B:The Television C:The Monitor D:The Line

What is B:The Television