Done By: Ong Shu Hui30/10

World War I and IIRise of various scientific

breakthroughs

World War I:Barbed WireAirplanesWireless Telegraphy

World War II:PolymersLogistical SupportCommunications & IntelligenceNuclear Technology

Barbed Wire – Slowed down opponentsAirplanes – Transport efficiencyWireless Telegraphy – Allowed

communication with ships at seaPolymers – Natural resources not needed

to make parachutes and ropes, more durable

Nuclear Technology – Ended World War II

Communications and Intelligence – FM radio

Polymers – Nylon, Teflon etcLogistical Support: Jet

engines – Commercial airlines

Nuclear Technology – Atomic Bomb

Nuclear Technology- Weapon of Mass Destruction

- Attributed to Cold War due to distrust of countries

- Prevention of localized nuclear conflicts

- Threat of nuclear terrorism- Give rise to nuclear energy