History A-Level
Technology and operational outcomes
What Technology and operational outcomes means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Technology and operational outcomes
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
These developments increased firepower and operational reach, but also exposed problems of supply, communication and casualty rates.
Topics that use Technology and operational outcomes
- Paper 3, Option 37.1: The changing nature of warfare, 1859–1991: perception and reality - 1 Increased firepower and steam power, 1859–70 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Breech-loading rifles and artillery
- Cost versus capability
- Firepower and tactics
- Professionalisation of military planning
- Railways and telegraphs in mobilisation and command
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