Well before taking the world stage as wartime British prime minister, First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill was an early and key proponent of tanks.
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War and Innovation: How Britain and France Located Enemies on the Western Front
Flash-spotting, sound ranging, “overhearing,” and other innovative techniques were used to locate enemy positions on the Western Front.
Here s What You Need to Know: All wars give rise to change and innovation. In the early years of the 20th century, a short but nasty territorial war erupted between Russia and Japan. Both armies were powerful and fought in accordance with then-current military thinking. Weapons and tactics used during the conflict were watched closely by other nations, and the lessons learned there were taken into account during the Great War 10 years later.