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Introduction of the Flamethrower
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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
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
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United States produces tanks
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Italy and Poland begin building tanks
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Japan and China produce tanks
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The Famous German 'Panzer' Tanks begin Production
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Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil war was heavily intervened upon by leading powers, Including Germany to show its rebuilt Military might. -
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World War II
The bloodiest war in History. -
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
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B-29 enters service
The B-29 was the very first pressurized aircraft. -
Detenation of First Nuclear Weapon
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The first Nuclear weapon is used on Hiroshima
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The Idea of a 'Main Battle Tank' comes into use
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Vietnam War
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U.S. Involvement in Middle East
This war continues onto today. -
M60 Patton becomes America's MBT
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American B-52 enters service
