Technological advancements changed the nature of combat from "summary" of The Pity Of War by Niall Ferguson
The evolution of war in the modern age has been inexorably shaped by technological advancements. As the world hurtled towards the First World War, the nature of combat underwent a profound transformation. The introduction of industrial weapons and machinery revolutionized the way wars were fought, leading to unprecedented levels of destruction and carnage on the battlefield. Gone were the days of traditional hand-to-hand combat and cavalry charges; in their place stood tanks, machine guns, and chemical weapons. These new technologies not only changed the way battles were waged but also had a profound impact on the psychology of warfare. Soldiers no longer faced their enemies face to face; instead, they found themselves confronting impersonal killing machines that could mow down hundreds in a matter of minutes. The scale ...
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