It has been over a hundred years since the U.S entered into World War I (WWI). During the era, a lot of strategies and logistics were developed. They have had an impact on the U.S army to date, and are significant today as they were one hundred years ago. Some of the major strategies include the use of airplanes in the field of battle, employing armored vehicles, and electronic communication. This and many more are strategies that were brought about by World War I and have continued to be used over the years. Hence, WWI still influences the U.S army to date.
Most of the European armies employed aircraft and no one thought that this would majorly assist in the war. The Europeans produced new aircrafts each year that were better and more developed than the previous versions. The U.S war airplanes development, on the other hand, remained stagnant due to lack of funds and monopolization (U.S. Center for Military History, 2017). By 1918, the American army was using British and French planes, but they faced opponents that were more experienced hence, this droves them to developing their aircraft. Today, the Air force, which is a part of the military service, is devoted to airpower.
Electronic communication was highly improved during WWI. The army mostly used, ‘transoceanic telegraph wires’, that enabled the American troops in Europe to communicate effectively with their leaders in the U.S. Similarly, in France the American soldiers built a communication network that included telegraph lines, and telephones (U.S. Center for Military History, 2017). Although the communication was limited, it enabled the army to effectively communicate with each other. Technology has since evolved and tremendously grown since the war and the army can communicate with each other regardless of where they are.
World War I was a major historical event especially in the west and it led to a significant impact on the American army. The U.S army developed some strategies, like aircraft development and communication enhancement. This enabled them to fight against their opponents easily and avoided being attacked unaware. The strategies and logistics have been significant to date and have also improved with time.
Reference
U.S. Center for Military History. (2017). 7 ways WWI still impacts today’s Army. Www.army.mil.