B 29

Military Technology: World War I to Today,

By FistyMcBeef
  • Introduction of the Flamethrower

    Introduction of the Flamethrower

  • Period: to

    World War I

    The first World War, also known as the 'Great War' brought many ideas that would form modern combat.

  • First Aircraft Dogfight

    Between an anonymous German pilot and the French pilot Louis Quenault, the two open fire on eachother in the skies, forever changing warfare.

  • Submarines enter use

    With the introduction of the German U-Boat, Submarines now have a military value.
  • Introduction of Renault Tank

    Introduction of Renault Tank

    The Renault Tank is considered the first modern tank, having all the fundamental ideals still used in tanks today.

  • Poison gas first used

    Mustard Gas is first used on the battlefield.

  • Motorized Infantry first used

    A shock in Battle, German troops rode into battle on the backs of lightly armormed trucks, mowing down the simple mounted infantry.

  • World War 1 ends

    The first world war ends.

  • First Air Raids from an Aircraft carrier are conducted.

    Japenese invented the aircraft carrier.

  • Soviets produce their first tank

  • United States produces tanks

  • Italy and Poland begin building tanks

  • Japan and China produce tanks

  • The Famous German 'Panzer' Tanks begin Production

    The Famous German 'Panzer' Tanks begin Production

  • Period: to

    Spanish Civil War

    The Spanish Civil war was heavily intervened upon by leading powers, Including Germany to show its rebuilt Military might.
  • Period: to

    World War II

    The bloodiest war in History.
  • The German ME 262 takes flight

    The German ME 262 takes flight

    The Messershmidt 262 "Shwalbe" was the first Jet aircraft ever used for Combat.

  • United States begins work on Atom Bomb

  • B-29 enters service

    B-29 enters service

    The B-29 was the very first pressurized aircraft.
  • Detenation of First Nuclear Weapon

    Detenation of First Nuclear Weapon

  • The first Nuclear weapon is used on Hiroshima

  • The Idea of a 'Main Battle Tank' comes into use

  • Period: to

    Vietnam War

  • Period: to

    U.S. Involvement in Middle East

    This war continues onto today.

  • M60 Patton becomes America's MBT

  • American B-52 enters service

    American B-52 enters service