Am I the only one who finds World War I...

Zaqarbal · 02-25-2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Pat

I guess the only aspects I find interesting about it was the developing technology at the time, such as: tanks, airplanes, zeppelins, etc.

Regarding zeppelins, you don't need a war to develop them. In fact, you don't even need the Germans:

Astra-Torres airship - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

right-track · 02-25-2011, 04:11 PM

You are of course correct to say that you don't need a war to develop the airship.
However, your example of Leonardo Torres Quevedo's airship and the claim that you don't need the Germans is misleading and incorrect...by about 8 years.

Zeppelin LZ1 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

^ And that was by no means the first.

Zaqarbal · 02-26-2011, 08:06 PM

^ Of course I know the LZ1 was the first one. I meant develop in the sense of "to improve the quality". And the Astra-Torres airship had a better design. For instance, the tri-lobed cross-section improved the security.

midnight rain · 02-28-2011, 03:16 PM

Well, Frank Buckles the last American WWI veteran died yesterday. That leaves 2 British veterans. Hard to believe that generation is nearly gone.

Rest in peace Mr Buckles and thank you for your contributions to our country.

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Zaqarbal Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 824	^ Of course I know the LZ1 was the first one. I meant *develop* in the sense of "to improve the quality". And the Astra-Torres airship had a better design. For instance, the tri-lobed cross-section improved the security. __________________ "Lullabies for adults / crossed by the years / carry the flower of disappointment / tattooed in their gloomy melodies."

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02-25-2011, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,769	You are of course correct to say that you don't need a war to develop the airship. However, your example of Leonardo Torres Quevedo's airship and the claim that you don't need the Germans is misleading and incorrect...by about 8 years. Zeppelin LZ1 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ^ And that was by no means the first.