1900s Surveillance

Question 1

What was the nature of surveillance in the 1900s?

Answer 1

Surveillance had been developed massively, with faster pigeon carriers and telegrams used in WWI to phones and air support contact.

Question 2

How did surveillance create stalemates on the field of battle?

Answer 2

Surveillance caused a stalemate too, as both sides developed radio methods, comms and the radar rapidly. Both sides were in sight of the enemy so neither had the element of surprise or the upper hand with regards to communication and spies.

Question 3

Important Satellite development information:

Answer 3

• They could judge and see the extent of damage
• Provide comms
• Locate enemy troops

Question 4

What was the important of the radar development?

Answer 4

Radars was developed around the mid 1930s and then later incorporated into aircraft tactics and is why the RAF won the Battle of Britain in 1940.