Question
Besides the U.S., pick a country from either the Allies or Central Powers and create a list of info that covers the following:
The age of most enlisted men
The types of people that were fighting (rich, poor, educated, illiterate, etc.)
The uniforms and gear (like gas masks) that soldiers wore
The type of weapons that these soldiers used
The types of vehicles that these soldiers might use
To be clear: you need to research all of these for the U.S. Links to an external site.and also one other country. Doing a side by side comparison might be one way to do this and consolidate your time and work.
Answer
Germany (Central Powers):
Age of most enlisted men: 18-45
Types of people fighting: Rich, poor, educated, illiterate, etc.
Uniforms and gear: Steel helmets, gas masks, leather boots, and grey-green uniforms
Weapons: Mauser Gewehr 98 rifles, Luger P08 pistols, and MG 08 machine guns
Vehicles: Tanks, armored cars, and horse-drawn wagons
United States (Allies):
Age of most enlisted men: 18-45
Types of people fighting: Rich, poor, educated, illiterate, etc.
Uniforms and gear: Steel helmets, gas masks, leather boots, and olive drab uniforms
Weapons: M1903 Springfield rifles, M1911 pistols, and M1917 machine guns
Vehicles: Tanks, armored cars, and trucks.