How did the impact of machine guns reflect the development of technology in World War I?

There were many examples of new technology used in World War I. One example of this was the development of the Browning machine gun. The United States used this weapon on the Western Front. Over 50,000 of these guns were produced.

There were other examples of new technology that were used in World War I. The Germans used chlorine gas, which, if inhaled, could be deadly. The Allies countered using gas masks. The Germans used the Zeppelin as a weapon in World War I. This airship could drop bombs on its targets. The first mobile howitzer was used in this war. This weapon could send a shell a long distance. The Germans also used the flamethrower. This weapon allowed a burning liquid to be used to attack its targets. The tank was also developed in World War I. Finally, the use of tracer ammunition allowed a pilot to see where his shots were going.

There were many examples of new technology used by both sides in World War I.