Increased Mobility

Definition

Increased mobility refers to the ability to move more freely or quickly. In the context of WWI, it specifically refers to advancements in transportation technology that allowed for faster movement of troops, supplies, and weapons on land, sea, and air.

Related terms

Tanks: Armored vehicles used in WWI that greatly improved ground mobility by being able to traverse difficult terrain.

Airplanes: Aircraft used for reconnaissance missions and aerial combat during WWI. They provided new opportunities for warfare beyond just land and sea.

Naval Blockades: Strategies employed during WWI where naval forces prevented supplies or reinforcements from reaching enemy territories by controlling access routes through bodies of water.