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∙ 14y agoBecause The Battle of Iwo Jima was close combat, they could use the flamethrowers to flush and burn the enemy out of their bunkers and caves, and also torch their bases.
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How many flame throwers were used in World War 1?
1,000,000
Were flame throwers used in World War 1?
yes. mostly by German units................
What weapon was used by Germany when they attacked verdun in ww1?
When the Germans first attacked in February of 1916, they used flame throwers to advance far enough to get past the fort surrounding Verdun. Thereafter, they used artillery guns and air planes for the 300-day battle.
Was island hopping used in the battles of midway and Iwo Jima?
"Midway" was strictly a naval battle. Iwo Jima was part of the "island hopping" campaign.
What are four World War 1 weapons never before used to any large extent in major war?
Planes, machine guns, poison gas, flame throwers.
Flame throwers in world war?
Flame throwers were used by both the Allies and Axis in WW II. The first time they were used by the Japanese against US military was at the Battle of Wake Island. US Marines quickly learned that a round from a 50 cal. on the back pack tank cured that problem.
What were flame throwers and gas shells used for in the civil war?
yes they where
How many flame throwers were used in World War 1?
1,000,000
How is a flame thrower used?
Flame throwers work by spraying a jet of ignited fuel onto a target.
Were flame throwers used in World War 1?
yes. mostly by German units................
What weapon was used by Germany when they attacked verdun in ww1?
When the Germans first attacked in February of 1916, they used flame throwers to advance far enough to get past the fort surrounding Verdun. Thereafter, they used artillery guns and air planes for the 300-day battle.
How many American boats were in the fight of Iwo Jima?
Approximately 880 boats were used during the battle for Iwo Jima.
What guns did the Americans use in the battle of Iwo Jima?
the guns used were the M1-carbine, M1-garand, Thompson SMG, M1911 Colt 45, bazooka, flame thrower, m60 machine gun
What were flame throwers used in world war 2?
US M-1 German M-37 Japanese M-100
What where some items of modern warfare used in the World War 1?
Airplanes, tanks, gas, flame throwers, machine guns.
Was island hopping used in the battles of midway and Iwo Jima?
"Midway" was strictly a naval battle. Iwo Jima was part of the "island hopping" campaign.
What are the weapons were used in the 1914-1918?
Rifles and pistols, machine guns, artillery, bayonets, torpedoes, flame throwers, mustard and chlorine gases, and smokeless gunpowder.
