In the context of World War 1, a dogfight referred to aerial combat between airplanes, specifically fighter planes engaging in close-range combat maneuvers. Fighter pilots would attempt to gain an advantage over their opponents through a variety of techniques such as turns, climbs, dives, and rolls, all while trying to shoot down the enemy aircraft with their machine guns. The term "dogfight" was used due to the close proximity and high agility of the planes during these confrontations, resembling the agility and maneuvering of fighting dogs. Dogfights became a significant aspect of air warfare during World War 1.