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What fighting methods were used in the First World War? Fast fighter planes like the Sopwith Camel were invented; these attacked enemy planes using machine guns, which could fire hundreds of bullets a minute. Battles in the air were known as dogfights. Tanks armed with guns were also used for the first time. Soldiers on land fought with rifles fixed with bayonets. A German Albatross and a French Spad in a dogfight in 1918. Pilots who shot down many aircraft were called 'Aces.'   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Two World Wars