What did airplanes influence in World War I?

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And did they achieve much?

elektrikklaus · Answer

Actually, there's hardly any influence.

The only thing they've done was air clarification.

The payload was too low for bombers or the like.

However, much propaganda, see Manfred von Richthofen and after his death goebells

physics96 · Answer

Air reconnaissance and ejection of (propaganda) leaflets

jo3591 · Answer

Through observation aircraft, the fire of its own artillery could be better guided and troops movements and rewarding targets could be identified. Enemy attacks could be detected earlier.