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WW1
History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett
Insightful Analysis of World War I Military Strategies and Technological Advancements
World War I was a close conflict where Germany almost won the war despite being surrounded by opposing forces. The war became a battle of industrial output, focusing on producing weapons and guns. The German military was well-prepared and had a strategic plan called the Schlieffen Plan to knock out France quickly and then target Russia. However, the timing of World War I was unfortunate for offensive strategies as the defense had a significant advantage due to technological advancements like machine guns and railroads. This advantage led to a static war where armies couldn't advance much, making the offense difficult. The use of tanks in later years would have changed the dynamics of the war, but during World War I, the defense prevailed, resulting in a prolonged and devastating conflict.
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