General Info
What is the weapon and how does it work?
Armored and armed vehicles, A.K.A. Tanks. When and where was this weapon invented? Before the war, Britain and Germany had concept work for armored war vehicles. Who invented it? There were early sketches by Leonardo de Vinci. Why was it invented? To break the stalemate during the war. |
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Impacts and Consequences
What was the overall impact of this weapon on World War I? Think big picture here, was it a major influence on the war or a minor one?
There was a huge impact. Tanks help end the stalemate on the western front
How did or could the weapon affect the following groups of people:
Soldiers near the front lines in Europe
It helped them get across no-mans land easier and safer.
The leaders of the warring nations and the decisions they made
The tanks showed the leaders that the war didn't need to be at a stalemate any longer
Civilians near the front lines in Europe
It ended the war faster resulting in fewer civilian deaths.
List any positive and negative consequences of using this weapon. This can be on a very small scale or large scale. You can also discuss both sides of the weapons, meaning, who is using it and who are they using it against.
Positive: Could end the war quicker and save lives.
Negative: Could cause more death by crushing people.
There was a huge impact. Tanks help end the stalemate on the western front
How did or could the weapon affect the following groups of people:
Soldiers near the front lines in Europe
It helped them get across no-mans land easier and safer.
The leaders of the warring nations and the decisions they made
The tanks showed the leaders that the war didn't need to be at a stalemate any longer
Civilians near the front lines in Europe
It ended the war faster resulting in fewer civilian deaths.
List any positive and negative consequences of using this weapon. This can be on a very small scale or large scale. You can also discuss both sides of the weapons, meaning, who is using it and who are they using it against.
Positive: Could end the war quicker and save lives.
Negative: Could cause more death by crushing people.
Connections to Today
What is a modern day example of your weapon?
Leopard 2A7 from Germany
How has it improved from the version used in WWI?
Increased fire power
Main gun swivels
Faster speed
Examples of how this weapon is used today, including who used it, where and when.
The U.S. uses tanks in the Middle East.
Leopard 2A7 from Germany
How has it improved from the version used in WWI?
Increased fire power
Main gun swivels
Faster speed
Examples of how this weapon is used today, including who used it, where and when.
The U.S. uses tanks in the Middle East.
Maggie Mckitrick