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In which war was flamethrowers first used?
First World War.
When in the World War I was the flamethrowers?
around the end a few years after the tank
How many people were killed in world war 1 by flamethrowers?
-37
What ne weapon did the Germans build during world war 1?
flamethrowers, gas masks and posion gas, graneds,submarines and torpedos.
Was flamethrowers ever used in another war besides World War 1?
World War II, Korean and Vietnam Wars,
What effects did flamethrowers have in World War 1?
England won so theres your answer
Russia was the first country to introduce the flamethrower in World War 1?
It was Germany that first used flamethrowers as weapons in World War I.
What do you call a Marine with a flamethrower?
A World War II veteran. The US military doesn't issue flamethrowers anymore. In addition to the above, it should be noted that flamethrowers were used in Korea and Vietnam, as well.
What advance improved communication during world war 1?
Wireless telegraphy was a major communications advancement during World War I. It allowed for communications between land and sea vessels.
What advance improved communications during World War?
radioField telephones
Why were flamethrowers not effective in World War 1?
Flamethrowers were not effective in World War I primarily due to the challenges of mobility and the prevailing trench warfare tactics. Their limited range and the need for operators to get close to enemy positions made them vulnerable to counterattacks. Additionally, the effectiveness of flamethrowers was hindered by the muddy and unstable terrain, which often made it difficult to maneuver and deploy them effectively. Lastly, the psychological impact was significant, but the actual tactical utility was limited in the context of the war's overall strategies.
How were flamethrowers used in World War 1?
Flamethrowers are complex weaponry that must be handled with care. The flamethrowers are just gas tanks with a tube that leads to a nozzle where at the tip of the nozzle is an ignition point where a small spark of flame is produced. Once the gas is released by the trigger the gas will react with the ignition point and cause fire to be burned in that very direction that is appointed to. Flamethrowers were first used in WWI by the Germans, the first battle in which they were used being on February 26, 1915, against the French near Verdun. It's intitial reception caused terror among the troops - after all, it was a huge stream of fire being shot at them. However, they were bulky and difficult to use, not to mention that the operator was carrying a large pack filled with flammable gas on his back in the middle of a war, so never became a widely used weapon.
