WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Fokker E. III, Airco DH-2 and Nieuport 11 were the very first in a long line of single seat fighter aircraft used by both sides during the war.

Detailed explanation-2: -When the war began in Europe, the United States military had very few airplanes – only six airplanes, and fourteen trained pilots, were available for use. Conversely, France’s military had 260 airplanes and 171 pilots, Germany 46 airplanes and 52 pilots, and the U.K. 29 airplanes and 88 pilots.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the early 20th century, planes were introduced and later developed as war machines for World War One. This guide provides access to material related to “WWI Planes” in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flamethrowers, poison gas, tanks, and grenades were employed extensively on the battlefields of Europe. Mustard gas, for instance, was a dangerous type of gas that had a garlicky-scent to it and was slightly yellow in color.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bristol Type 22-British two-seater fighter plane. Fokker Eindecker-Single-seat German fighter plane. Siemens-Schuckert-Single-seat German fighter plane. Sopwith Camel-Single-seat British fighter plane. Handley Page 0/400-Long range British bomber. Gotha G V-Long range German bomber.