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Inventions of the Great War
Discover how science and ingenuity shaped warfare and saving lives during the Great War.
This book presents a panoramic look at the inventions that changed how battles were fought, ships were protected, and rescues were attempted beneath and above the sea. It blends dramatic history with practical engineering, showing why certain ideas rose, why others failed, and how new technologies opened doors for peacetime use.
Through accessible explanations and vivid examples, you’ll see how researchers tackled challenges from deep-sea salvage to safer air travel. The narrative connects the wartime innovations to broader shifts in technology and industry, offering a clear view of a pivotal era in science and engineering.
How submarines, airships, and aircraft equipment evolved during the conflict. Strategies and devices developed to locate, protect, and salvage ships at sea. Stories of new tools like sound detectors, wireless systems, and specialized salvage methods. Context for how these innovations influenced postwar technology and transportation. Ideal for readers curious about the practical side of wartime invention and its lasting impact on science and industry.
This book presents a panoramic look at the inventions that changed how battles were fought, ships were protected, and rescues were attempted beneath and above the sea. It blends dramatic history with practical engineering, showing why certain ideas rose, why others failed, and how new technologies opened doors for peacetime use.
Through accessible explanations and vivid examples, you’ll see how researchers tackled challenges from deep-sea salvage to safer air travel. The narrative connects the wartime innovations to broader shifts in technology and industry, offering a clear view of a pivotal era in science and engineering.
How submarines, airships, and aircraft equipment evolved during the conflict. Strategies and devices developed to locate, protect, and salvage ships at sea. Stories of new tools like sound detectors, wireless systems, and specialized salvage methods. Context for how these innovations influenced postwar technology and transportation. Ideal for readers curious about the practical side of wartime invention and its lasting impact on science and industry.
- GenresNonfiction
422 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2008
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August 29, 2011
Intended to skim this for research but it actually ended up being quite enjoyable to read all the way through. It’s chock full of crazy techniques developed by both sides during WWI, from optical illusions painted on destroyers to seagulls trained to identify submarines. The author also has a pretty adorably snarky tone, although it is also mad jingoistic (the author was American). Dude seriously hated Germans. Anyhow, good for a quick read if you’re at all interested in the subject matter.
June 17, 2020
I was surprised at how interesting this book was. In particular, discussions of trajectories and over-the-horizon firing, gases, and caliber were engaging and informative.
It is written in narrative style and will be used for our homeschool.
It is written in narrative style and will be used for our homeschool.
April 29, 2023
Great book, I listened to the free audiobook version on YouTube. I will leave the link below so that everyone can enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy06W...
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