Centenary - production of WW1 weapons and ammunition

The transcript discusses the expectations of customers during wartime, believing it would be a short conflict. It highlights the massive production efforts for war machinery and artillery, detailing the extensive manufacturing process. The narrative concludes with the societal impact of the war and the eventual cessation of these efforts, allowing people to return home.

What was the initial belief of customers regarding the war?

• It would be a minor conflict.

• It would not involve them.

• It would be over by Christmas.

• It would last for many years.

What was the primary focus of the industrial effort during the war?

• Producing consumer goods

• Building civilian infrastructure

• Manufacturing weapons and ammunition

• Developing new technologies

Which of the following battles was mentioned in the context of matching the enemy's firepower?

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Messines

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Waterloo

What was the scale of ammunition production during the war?

• Enough to supply a small army

• Enough to circle the Earth innumerable times

• Enough for a single battle

• Enough to last a month

What happened when the need for war materials suddenly ended?

• Production increased

• People could go home

• New weapons were developed

• Factories were repurposed