Maria's Feb 13th Presentations Comments

The presentations on Feb 13th were great examples of technology beginning to really enter the war.  For both sides technology was becoming the next great experimental area.  This created great decisions for leaders on both sides.  

Belgium created a great fortress that they thought would not have a problem holding back German troops, but much to their surprise Germans were able to attack them with ease.  German air attacks and glider troops were able to attack the weaker fortress.  

Paratroopers were a new technology that was used in battles like the Battle of Crete.  After this battle the Germans decided that the benefits this technology was not worth its costs.  Paratroopers provided advantages for both sides, but this strategy was also very ineffective.  Many men died trying to land or were easy targets on their way to the ground.  Without having improved or perfected this technology too many men died.