Warfare in 1912: A Look in Scientific American's Archives [Slide Show]

Images of weapons technology from a century ago, two years before World War I broke out in Europe














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These implements of warfare were developed to fill a perceived need or follow a specific doctrine. Some, such as the development of artillery, became a central facet during the Great War, the first “total war” that involved all of its citizens, industries and scientific ingenuity.

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  1. 1. bucketofsquid 01:38 PM 1/31/12

    What? No Zeplins?

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  2. 2. Wayne Williamson 05:10 PM 2/4/12

    cool pics and info...thanks....

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