Moving a Modern War: Transportation and Technology in World War I

Black and white photograph of a man in a French uniform standing in front of a large piece of artillery on wheels.

World War I was the first global conflict fought on an industrial scale, and transportation was a critical component to how the war was waged and sustained. This lesson explores how transportation, including railroads, motor vehicles, and aviation, reshaped military strategy and logistics. Through primary source analysis, students will examine how the evolution of transportation shaped World War I.