(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Easy of History

During World War I, advanced military technology such as machine guns, tanks, and poisonous gases caused a drastic change in combat tactics and battlefield dynamics. In his book 'The First World War,' historian John Keegan describes the trench warfare battles as 'a strategic stalemate that led to the use of increasingly deadly weapons in mutual attempts to break through enemy lines.' Based on your knowledge of History and Science, and considering the information presented by Keegan, answer the following items: (1) Explain how the mentioned technology in the statement contributed to the stagnation on the battlefronts and how the countries involved in the war tried to overcome this impasse. (2) Evaluate the possible consequences of these technological advances and combat strategies adopted for society and science in the period between the world wars. Include in your answer a reflection on the relationship between scientific development and the ethical and moral implications of its use in conflict contexts.