Many countries thought the war saw it as national glory. France and Germany for example each had their own benefits for their countries. Some had vast armies and others had a very connected railroad system. There was a new weapon that would change the face of the war and many thought, that it was a quick victory and that was the machine gun that shot 600 bullets per minute and would annihilate anyone that came into its path. Another development in war was trench warfare. It was not a pleasant experience being in the trenches. It was hot when it was hot and cold when it was cold. With it being wet and muddy and having soldiers no chance to bathe themselves it let to things as infestations to rats, lice, disease and infections. An example of
