Question

24 multiple choice 1 point
which of the following statements best describes how technology impacted warfare?
technology made it more difficult for armies to spot their enemies, thus decreasing casualties.
technology made it more difficult to stop an approaching enemy, thus increasing casualties.
technology helped protect soldiers on the frontlines, thus reducing casualties.
technology made it easier to kill large numbers of soldiers, thus increasing casualties.

Explanation:

Military technology advancements (like machine guns, long-range artillery, and aerial reconnaissance in modern warfare) enabled combatants to inflict mass casualties far more efficiently than in previous eras. The other options are incorrect: technology improved enemy detection, did not make stopping enemies harder in all cases, and frontline protection did not reduce casualties enough to offset the increased killing capacity.

Answer:

D. Technology made it easier to kill large numbers of soldiers, thus increasing casualties.