Describe three ways in which technology affected WW I.

World War I was not particularly notable for use of technology.

Perhaps the greatest technological development which had major impact on World War I was the development and use of Submarines in the form of U-Boats. This technology made ships of all kinds highly vulnerable to enemy attack.

Another major technological development having impact on World War I was the increased use of oil operated equipments.

Use of Aeroplanes in the war was also a new development during World War I. Because of this there were considerable developments in aviation technology. However the net impact of airborne warfare during world War I was limited.

The trench warfare, which is a very prominent feature of World War I. was not really much of a technological innovation. Besides, it proved to be quite ineffective even as a strategy for warfare. It resulted in stalemate rather than decisive victory for any one side.

Similarly use of poison gas or the measures taken for protection from it do not represent much of technological advances.