August 8 – 11, 1918 is also referred to as the start of the Hundred Days offensive.  It was a clear Allied victory that led to the end of World War 1.  As we come to the end of the Great War we are able to reflect on the various technologies that influenced the war and influenced the trenches.  We have seen from previous battles the impact of terrain, poison gas, and tanks, and throughout the war there are also other technological advancements in the fields of weaponry, travel, and communication.  Flamethrowers were introduced during the Great War and, in addition to machine guns, played an important role in why trenches developed a zig-zag pattern.  Aviation (fighter planes) brought a new dynamic to fighting, and also had a big impact on the way that people were experiencing life in a battle.  Shelter was necessary for living as well as protection and that is a result of the aviation as much as it is the artillery.  The telephone and radio systems were also continually making improvements throughout the war.  Wireless communication was an important development because in past experiences if cords were destroyed or cut by the enemy someone would have to travel in dangerous territories to fix these lines.  Communication being down could have immediate negative impacts in battle, so it was critical that trenches allowed for quick, quality communication.  They were able to take advantage of the new advancements of wireless communication that appeared near the end of the war.  Technology had a great impact in every battle and every situation that these soldiers had to go through.  They learned and adapted their skills alongside technology in order to be successful in the trenches.