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Innovations in military technology prior to the First World War transformed land warfare. In those same decades, changes in ship design, propulsion and armament – along with increased use of submarines and sea mines – revolutionized war at sea. Historian Richard Faulkner dives into British admiral John “Jackie” Fisher’s role in leading these fundamental changes in naval technology, theory and doctrine.
For more information about the National WWI Museum and Memorial visit theworldwar.org
Innovations in military technology prior to the First World War transformed land warfare. In those same decades, changes in ship design, propulsion and armament – along with increased use of submarines and sea mines – revolutionized war at sea. Historian Richard Faulkner dives into British admiral John “Jackie” Fisher’s role in leading these fundamental changes in naval technology, theory and doctrine.
For more information about the National WWI Museum and Memorial visit theworldwar.org
