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The First World War introduced many new technologies but perhaps the most far
reaching was the aeroplane.
In 1909, Louis Bleriot managed to fly across the English channel, an event which
weakened military commanders to aviation`s potential. Just five years later, at
the outbreak of war, aircraft were to play an increasingly important role in
reconnaissance and range-finding for the artillery. In the latter stages of the
conflict, their roles included ground attack and long-range bombing.
The technologies used by both sides were largely similar and any slight
improvement could give a significant advantage. In the German`s case, it was the
arrival of the Fokker monoplane that terrorised the Allied airmen. However, the
reorganisation of Britain`s fledgling aircraft industry coupled with new, faster
and better armed designs meant that the advantage passed back to the Allies.
This was also the era of the "Ace" - men who became household names, their
daring deeds faithfully reported by an eager public grown weary of the failure
of the Army and Navy to force a decisive victory.
Product Information
Region 2
Running Time: 45 minutes
Main Language: English
Group: War (Factual)
Release Date: 27-06-2005
