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How many soldiers were employed to start a machine guns?
It wasn't soldiers who invented machine guns.
Why did soldiers have guns?
To kill the enemy.
Why were machine guns placed near the front line in world war 1?
So the machine gunners could see the enemy better because they were closer to the enemy lines. This would increase the accuracy of the machine gunners. The soldiers in the front line trenches could duck in the event of an attack, while the machine guns mowed down as many of the advancing enemy soldiers as they could before they reached the defending trenches. When the remaining soldiers were near enough the soldiers in the defending trenches would kill them off with their bayonets while the friendly fire from behind would cease so as not kill any comrades.
How did machine guns make it easier to advance into enemy territory?
Machine guns make it easier to advance into enemy territory because they shoot off rounds of bullets faster than a regular gun. Machine guns also hold a lot of ammunition.
Why do you think machine gun crews were likely to be killed by the enemy foot soldiers if they were captured?
Machine gun crews were likely to be killed by enemy foot soldiers if captured due to the strategic threat they posed on the battlefield. Machine guns could inflict significant casualties and disrupt enemy advances, making their operators prime targets. Capturing such crews could also demoralize the opposing forces, but allowing them to live could risk them being used for intelligence or retribution. Consequently, enemy soldiers might feel compelled to eliminate this threat permanently.
Do soldiers get to fire machine guns in boot camp?
Yes
Did the soldiers use machine guns in the civil war?
no they used swords
What was the primary purpose of planes in world war 1?
First used to gather information on locations of enemy forces, and to direct artillery fire, aircraft were later used to drop bombs, and to strafe (shoot with machine guns) enemy soldiers and vehicles.
Why were military tanks invented?
Because In WW1 soldiers were running across trenches and getting constantly getting killed in mass numbers by Machine guns so engineers devices a way to keep soldiers alive, and stop the enemy and destroy their trenches.
Why is there wire between machine guns and front trenches?
Wire is often strung between machine guns and front trenches to create a defensive barrier that hinders enemy movement. This wire, typically barbed, serves to entangle and slow down advancing troops, making them more vulnerable to machine gun fire. Additionally, it acts as a psychological deterrent, signaling the presence of a fortified position. Overall, it enhances the effectiveness of the machine guns by providing a layer of protection for both the guns and the soldiers in the trenches.
In World War 1 did soldiers have to be trained to used machine guns?
Yes.
Of which time of day was the enemy most likely to attack?
night to avoid machine guns and mortar
