The Technology of World War I

by Stewart Ross

Book Overview

The Technology of World War I explores the dramatic developments in military technology during World War I. It shows how the Industrial Revolution changed the tools of war, from the production of high-grade iron and steel for warships to the lethal products created by the chemical industry. This book also examines how the superiority of defensive weapons led to the lack of movement and resulting stalemate on the front lines during World War I. It...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739854828
• ISBN13: 9780739854822
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Raintree
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 11 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9