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Knives were used often in World War 2 for knocking off the enemy quietly, especially at night, so as not to advertise one's presence or position with something noisy like gunfire or grenades. Knives were also carried for hand-to-hand combat, as they were not subject to jamming or expenditure of ammo like firearms, and they were sometimes a soldier's last hope for survival. The British Sykes-Fairbairn commando dagger and the US Marine Ka-Bar are two of the more famous World War 2 combat knives, but there were many others.
The Gurkha regiments were also infamous for their use of the khukri, a large knife well-suited for hacking and stabbing.
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What types of knives used in World War 2?
Paratroopers used butterfly knives in ww2 to cut away their parachutes lines.
When is the best time to sell World War 2 knives?
When no one is watching.
Where horses or donkeys used in World War 2?
Mainly horses were used in World War 2. But donkeys were used in World War 1.
Was dynamite used in war?
Yes it was used in World War 1 but it was stopped being used in World War 2
What was used in the World War 2 that to kill people?
gas guns bombs napalm tanks stones and ''field improvised weapons" a fancy word for stick knives and anything the soldier found on the ground
What types of knives used in World War 2?
Paratroopers used butterfly knives in ww2 to cut away their parachutes lines.
Did they have pocket knives in world war 2?
There were not
Who did the night of the long knives contribute to world war 2?
lollol
When is the best time to sell World War 2 knives?
When no one is watching.
What knives did Nazi soldiers use during world war 2?
bannoet
What is the value of a Franklin Mint world war 2 display of reproduction fighting knives?
40
Were there fighting knives in World War 2?
There have been fighting knives in every war since knives were invented. They had the K-Bar knife then. It's still avaible to buy. High carbon steel blade with a leather wrapped handle.
What World War 2 patch has a knife with wings?
SAS Special Air Service if your referring to British knives.
Where horses or donkeys used in World War 2?
Mainly horses were used in World War 2. But donkeys were used in World War 1.
Was penicillin first used in World War 1 or World War 2?
World War 2. The Allies had it, and the Axis did not.
Was dynamite used in war?
Yes it was used in World War 1 but it was stopped being used in World War 2
Were atomic weapons used in world war 2?
Yes, 2 were used to end the war. This is the only war where they were used.
