An episode of “Modern Marvels” entitled “World War I Tech” is a documentary that provides its audience with actual World War I footage, animated visuals, and commentary from experts pertaining to the technological advancements created during the war. During the beginning of the documentary, the narrator established an argument that claimed that “World War I exposed the dark side of the industrial revolution” (Modern Marvels- World War I Tech). This particular idea was supported throughout the motion picture as revolutionary weapons of war such as tanks, machine guns, artillery, chemicals, and submarines are discussed. During the industrial revolution, the assembly line enabled the rapid product production. Such production combined with the increasing population paved way for many casualties. In fact, “more casualties resulted in a single battle of World War I than the casualties of both sides of the American Civil War” (Modern Marvels- World War I Tech). This specific statistic portrays the destructive natural of the new weaponry designed within this war. Therefore, it supports the argument that World War I caused much innovative advancement with the sole purpose of murder to be developed during the Industrial Revolution. One of the most innovative machinery that was developed for warfare was the airplane. Although it was only approximately ten years after its invention, the airplane proved to provide many militaristic advantages. Unlike any war prior to World War I, battles were not limited strictly to land. “Dog Fights” were quite common, and forces would compete in order to create the most advanced and efficient airplanes during the Industrial Revolution. Furthermore, “the development of the submarine was the most important technological advancement made in World War I” (Modern Marvels- World War I Tech). With the use of such aquatic machinery, German forces succeeded in the destruction of supply ships that aided their enemies. In fact, the Germans were so successful that they were almost able to completely strip their enemies of supplies. However, the circumstances of their actions cost the Germans the war in the end. As they continued to destroy supply ships, they also began sinking ships sent from the United States. After sinking the Lusitania, the United States became involved in the war for unrestricted submarine warfare encountered from Germany. As a result, the Germans lost the war due to the limitless resources provided by the United States. Such information implies the extent of the Industrial Revolution’s influence on the outcome of the war. All in all, The information provided within the documentary proved to be quite persuasive concerning the argument that is presented.
Monday, April 25, 2011
World War I Tech Documentary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyvARdu3jKg
An episode of “Modern Marvels” entitled “World War I Tech” is a documentary that provides its audience with actual World War I footage, animated visuals, and commentary from experts pertaining to the technological advancements created during the war. During the beginning of the documentary, the narrator established an argument that claimed that “World War I exposed the dark side of the industrial revolution” (Modern Marvels- World War I Tech). This particular idea was supported throughout the motion picture as revolutionary weapons of war such as tanks, machine guns, artillery, chemicals, and submarines are discussed. During the industrial revolution, the assembly line enabled the rapid product production. Such production combined with the increasing population paved way for many casualties. In fact, “more casualties resulted in a single battle of World War I than the casualties of both sides of the American Civil War” (Modern Marvels- World War I Tech). This specific statistic portrays the destructive natural of the new weaponry designed within this war. Therefore, it supports the argument that World War I caused much innovative advancement with the sole purpose of murder to be developed during the Industrial Revolution. One of the most innovative machinery that was developed for warfare was the airplane. Although it was only approximately ten years after its invention, the airplane proved to provide many militaristic advantages. Unlike any war prior to World War I, battles were not limited strictly to land. “Dog Fights” were quite common, and forces would compete in order to create the most advanced and efficient airplanes during the Industrial Revolution. Furthermore, “the development of the submarine was the most important technological advancement made in World War I” (Modern Marvels- World War I Tech). With the use of such aquatic machinery, German forces succeeded in the destruction of supply ships that aided their enemies. In fact, the Germans were so successful that they were almost able to completely strip their enemies of supplies. However, the circumstances of their actions cost the Germans the war in the end. As they continued to destroy supply ships, they also began sinking ships sent from the United States. After sinking the Lusitania, the United States became involved in the war for unrestricted submarine warfare encountered from Germany. As a result, the Germans lost the war due to the limitless resources provided by the United States. Such information implies the extent of the Industrial Revolution’s influence on the outcome of the war. All in all, The information provided within the documentary proved to be quite persuasive concerning the argument that is presented.
An episode of “Modern Marvels” entitled “World War I Tech” is a documentary that provides its audience with actual World War I footage, animated visuals, and commentary from experts pertaining to the technological advancements created during the war. During the beginning of the documentary, the narrator established an argument that claimed that “World War I exposed the dark side of the industrial revolution” (Modern Marvels- World War I Tech). This particular idea was supported throughout the motion picture as revolutionary weapons of war such as tanks, machine guns, artillery, chemicals, and submarines are discussed. During the industrial revolution, the assembly line enabled the rapid product production. Such production combined with the increasing population paved way for many casualties. In fact, “more casualties resulted in a single battle of World War I than the casualties of both sides of the American Civil War” (Modern Marvels- World War I Tech). This specific statistic portrays the destructive natural of the new weaponry designed within this war. Therefore, it supports the argument that World War I caused much innovative advancement with the sole purpose of murder to be developed during the Industrial Revolution. One of the most innovative machinery that was developed for warfare was the airplane. Although it was only approximately ten years after its invention, the airplane proved to provide many militaristic advantages. Unlike any war prior to World War I, battles were not limited strictly to land. “Dog Fights” were quite common, and forces would compete in order to create the most advanced and efficient airplanes during the Industrial Revolution. Furthermore, “the development of the submarine was the most important technological advancement made in World War I” (Modern Marvels- World War I Tech). With the use of such aquatic machinery, German forces succeeded in the destruction of supply ships that aided their enemies. In fact, the Germans were so successful that they were almost able to completely strip their enemies of supplies. However, the circumstances of their actions cost the Germans the war in the end. As they continued to destroy supply ships, they also began sinking ships sent from the United States. After sinking the Lusitania, the United States became involved in the war for unrestricted submarine warfare encountered from Germany. As a result, the Germans lost the war due to the limitless resources provided by the United States. Such information implies the extent of the Industrial Revolution’s influence on the outcome of the war. All in all, The information provided within the documentary proved to be quite persuasive concerning the argument that is presented.
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