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They are used for scientific research as well as warfare.

Smaller submarines were used for scientific research (underwater animals, plants, etc.)

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Who used the submarine warfare?

During WW2, all the major countries involved used submarines.


What are the pros and cons of the WW1 submarines?

Introduced undersea warfare. They were used by the Germans to destroy British ships.


What strategies did convoys used to help the allies combat German submarines warfare?

Warships traveled with Merchant ships for protection.


What is submarine warfare?

Submarine warfare is a military tactic used by many nations where submarines are used to attack enemy ships or as a direct deterrent. This was used extensively by the Germans during World War II.


When did submarine warfare end?

Submarine warfare has existed since the early 1900's, and continues to this day. Though the last ship sinking by a submarine was in the Falklands War, the evolving missions of submarines have taken submarine warfare well beyond just sinking ships and submarines.


Were submarines used in World War I?

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When were submarines used?

There were subs in the 19th century, but they were really a part of naval warfare from World War One to the end of the Cold War. If large scale war breaks out in the near future, expect submarines to be a huge factor on the ocean front.


What instrument was used during World War 1 to detect the sound of submarines?

During World War I, the primary instrument used to detect the sound of submarines was the hydrophone. This underwater listening device allowed ships to detect the noises made by submarines, such as engine sounds and propeller movements. Hydrophones were often deployed in arrays and played a crucial role in anti-submarine warfare, helping to locate and track enemy submarines.


What is the use of submarines today?

Depends on what class of Submarine you are talking about. Balistic Submarines are a nuclear deturent that assures retaliation in the event of a country using nuclear weapons against one another. Attack Submarines have grown a lot since WWII. They are now capable of conducting Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Land Attack Strikes, Harbor Mining, Speacial Forces Insurcian & Extraction, & Intelligance Gathering. Scientific Research Submarines are used for Biological Research, Search and Recovery of Shipwrecks.


How did submarines change warfare in World War 1?

Before the war, people mainly used ships and boats, therefore, the people with the submarine could destroy these ships.


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What was the reason for German Submarines attack unarmed ships?

Guerre de Course, merchant warfare.