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Yes, before cruise missiles came about, submarines were armed solely with torpedoes and, more common in WW2, deck guns.
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What battles were submarines used for in World War 1?
During WW 1, submarines played a major part of a major war for the first time. The role of a submarine was basically to use torpedoes to sink enemy warships and cargo vessels.
What weapons were used by submarines in World War 1?
Torpedoes were the main weapon. The submarines also had a naval gun that they would use on unarmed ships and many had machine gun mounts as well.
What were torpedoes used against during World War 1?
Submarines used torpedoes in anti-shipping roles hoping to cripple the enemies ability to supply and reinforce points of conflict as well as to hamper the enemies economy .
What did submarines look like in World War I?
Why don't you just Google "World War 1 Submarines?"
What was the name of the submarines during World War 1?
Submarines were sometimes referred to as submersibles.
How many submarines did Russia have in World War 1?
1, 200,000 Soldiers 30 Warships 11 Submarines.
What did submarines of World War 1 consist of?
Steel plates.
Where were the German submarines in World War 1?
Atlantic Ocean.
How many submarines did germany have in world war 1?
2,200,000 Soldiers 97 Warships 40 Submarines.
Were the German submarines effective in World War 1?
Yes, German submarines were very effective in both world wars. The Germans built excellent submarines and still do.
Who did the US help in World War I?
The US helped France in world war 1 with submarines in the Atlantic.
What was the significance of convoy in world war 1?
In the World War One era, it was vital for cargo ships to cross the Atlantic Ocean for the transport of supplies from the USA to Western Europe. The major danger in this was that German submarines were able to use torpedoes to sink ships, both military and merchant vessels. The ship sailing formation called a convoy was designed to protect ships in the convoy and to destroy German submarines.
