world war i weapons. bolt-action rifle the bolt-action rifle was carried by all british soldiers ...

World War I Weapons

Bolt-Action Rifle

The bolt-action rifle was carried by all British soldiers

It was possible to fire up to 15 rounds per minute and kill someone 1400 meters away.

Machine Guns It was necessary for four to six

men to have to man machine guns in 1914.

During this time machine guns could fire up to 400 rounds per minute and had the fire power of 100 guns.

Artillery Term used to describe large-

caliber mounted field guns. The stalemate during the war

meant that it was necessary to use long-range weapons.

It was necessary for crews of up to 12 men to work these weapons, with shells weighing up to 900 lbs.

Chlorine German army was first to use

chlorine in 1915. Creates a smoke screen, with a

distinctive smell, that leads to chest pains, and a burning in the throat.

Urine-Soaked cotton pads neutralized chlorine.

Mustard Gas Most deadly biological weapon

used in the trenches. Odorless, took 12 hours to take

effect, remained active for weeks once it landed in the soil.

Created blisters on the skin, sore eyes, and vomiting.

Would lead to a long and painful death.

War Machines Zeppelin (Blimp)

Used for air raids, carried bombs and machine guns.

Abandoned because they were an easy target.

Tanks * Use began due to rough terrain. * Maximum speed of first tank was 3 MPH and it could not cross trenches.

War Machines

Planes*A first to use planes in warfare *Emerged as equipment that would be armed with bombs, machine guns, and cannons.

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