The First World War was More Innovative Than You Think
May 7, 2025
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When people say the First World War, its generals, etc. "weren't innovative" ...what exactly are they talking about? Because the way I see it, the Great War was actually one of the most innovative conflicts in modern history! In this video, I explain what 'innovation' actually means in a military-history context and bring up some of the countless examples thereof.
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Introduction 00:00
What Is Innovation? 01:00
A Smattering of Examples 06:27
So, What Are You TALKING About??? 22:08
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