Machine Guns
Its weight
What played a huge factor in the effectiveness of using gas?
The weather
True or False? Submarines were spacious and comfortable.
False
What was the purpose of trenches?
To protect soldiers.
Why were early models of the tank unreliable?
They often got stuck.
What country was the machine gun invented in?
The United States
What is the main organ chlorine gas affects?
The lungs
What was the first use of airplanes?
To gather information from a bird's-eye view.
Why were soldiers dying in the trenches even though they were protected from enemy artillery?
The horrible living conditions.
What country invented the tank?
Britain
Who invented the machine gun?
Hiram Maxim
Who did the Germans first use chlorine gas against?
The French
Due to the invention of the interrupter gear, what gun was able to be mounted onto a plane?
The machine gun
What condition could possibly make a soldier amputate their foot?
Trench Foot
What is the name of the tank that changed the "tank-making game"?
Mark IV
How much did the first machine gun weigh?
136.5lbs
What was the name of the chemist who shared his knowledge of chlorine gas with the German Army?
Fritz Haber
What was the title a pilot would earn if they shot down 5 or more planes?
Ace
Name 1 of the 3 bugs that caused trench fever.
Lice, Ticks, or Flies
True or False? Whippet tanks were faster than normal tanks.
True
About how many rounds of bullets was the machine gun capable of shooting per minute? (Before it became automatic)
About 450 rounds a minute
Why did troops soak cloth in urine to avoid inhaling chlorine gas?
The ammonia in the urine neutralized the chlorine.
How many U-boats did the Germans have ready for WWI?
20 U-boats
What was the name of the land between the trenches?
No Mans Land
Why did Germans usually steal and repair abandoned tanks for their own use?
They lacked the motivation and materials to build their own tanks.