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Limited underwater speed and battery capacity, they often had to surface to recharge the batteries, a dangerous job, as fumes could be discharged making the ship a sitting duck for even a low flying scout plane with incendiary bullets- or tracers, aim for the battery boxes. The Russians, give "em credit aimed at eliminating part of this hazard with their Turbo-electric two-shaft A-9 class of Fleet or as we would say task-force submarines.designed to operate with surface craft. these had high surface speed- as did the much later Gamma Boats, and could recharge the batteries at ( Siphon depth) with about 2/3 propulsive power available. no US sub could do this at that time (ww-l;) The A-9 was the top=-fleet almost said top-flight Czarisr Russian sub.
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Are there any World War 1 submarines in existence?
yes at the bottom of the ocean.
How many US submarines were lost in World War 2?
52 US submarines were lost in WW2. This was about 1 in every 5 submarines that the US had in WW2
How and why did the US get involved in World World War 1?
Because the Germans started sinking or cargo ships with their submarines.
What are three terms of the treaty of Versailles that ended the world war 1?
Germany must surrender its submarines and weapons.
What materials were World War 1 u-boats made from?
All submarines were built from steel. Except Bushnell's Turtle in 1776, that was made of wood & leather.
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.
Were submarines useful in World War 1?
Yes, many submarines were used in WW1 by most of the major combatants.
In which international conflict were the submarines first used?
World War 1
What was u boats in World War 1?
U-boats=Submarines
Who uses submarines?
The Germans were the first to use Submarines in World War 1. Now i believe that the marines now do at times.
