Use of tanks, flamethrowers, dirigibles, and planes in WWI. US fighter ace, Eddie Rickenbacker. Crashing planes.

The video discusses the evolution of warfare technology during a stalemate, highlighting the necessity of modern machinery like tanks and airships. It compares the effectiveness of dirigibles to airplanes, emphasizing the importance of reconnaissance missions. The video also covers the high casualty rates among pilots, with many not surviving to see the end of the war.

What was one of the primary uses of tanks during the war?

• To transport soldiers

• To provide air support

• To breach barbed wire

• To carry supplies

Why were dirigibles considered less effective than airplanes?

• They had limited range

• They were cumbersome

• They were more expensive

• They were slower

What was a key mission for airplanes during the war?

• Bombing enemy cities

• Transporting troops

• Reconnaissance

• Delivering messages

What was the average lifespan of a pilot during the war?

• One month

• Three weeks

• Six months

• One year

What fraction of the war's pilots did not survive to see the Armistice?

• 3/4

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2