World War I Expert Rates 6 WWI Battles in Movies | How Real Is It? | Insider
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Alexander Watson, a history professor, discusses inaccuracies in First World War movies, such as missing barbed wire and inaccurately depicted weaponry, gas attacks, and troop tactics. The portrayal of historical events, including Indian troops' involvement and aerial attacks, is critiqued for inaccuracies and exaggerations in the films.
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- Germans in the First World War had advanced weaponry such as light machine guns and mortars by 1918, showcasing their technological advancements in combat strategies.
- Indian troops, particularly Sikh soldiers from the Lahore Division, played a significant role on the Western Front in World War I, led by a subedar-major, highlighting the diverse and crucial contributions of non-European forces in the conflict.
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What weaponry did Germans have in 1918?
Advanced weaponry like light machine guns and mortars.
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