What was the effect of new technologies on warfare in World War I?

The development of new technologies affected the fighting in World War I. The Zeppelin airship allowed Germany to drop bombs on their enemies. The development of the machine gun gave more firepower to the soldiers fighting on the ground. With the use of trench warfare, the use of the machine gun had deadly consequences. Casualty rates were very high in some of the battles.

Other new technologies were also used. The use of chemical weapons, especially chlorine gas, had to be dealt with by the Allies. Gas masks were used to combat this weapon. Airplanes were used in World War I. The development of tracer ammunition allowed pilots to see where they were firing. This would help the pilots to be more accurate when shooting at their targets. Tanks were also used in World War I.

The Germans used the submarine in World War I. The submarine was designed to attack Allied ships without warning. This weapon struck fear into the hearts of the crews of the merchant marine. The Germans sunk several ships with their use of submarines.