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In WWI, the flamethrower was mildly effective, but suffered major technological setbacks. For instance, its range was very limited, and therefore the soldiers carrying the weapon had to close to wreak their unholy revenge on the enemy. Also, it was incredibly bulky and required one soldier to operate the gun and another to carry the tank. This meant a sharpshooter could easily destroy the two men before the weapon was even used.
It did have its perks however, as it could quickly and easily clear out any enemy position it could reach with a torrent of flames.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 16y agoTo clear out defensive positions and trench lines.
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∙ 12y agoYes, the flamethrower was used first by the English when raiding bunkers
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∙ 12y agoDuring WW1 the flamethrowers were used to clear out enemy trenches in order for your troops to be able to take them over.
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∙ 12y agoYes, first by the germans, then later adopted by the british and french.
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∙ 16y agoThings got hot for the other side.
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∙ 13y agoto drive people out of the trenches
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Why was the flamethrower effective in the World War 1?
they were a quick attack
The Kleinflammenwerfer and Grossflammenwerfer were two types of flamethrowers that Germany used in World War 1?
grossflamen flamethrower and
Who was important during World War 1?
The Women were very important during World War one.
Why is gallipoli important?
because it is were World War 1 was held
What was the least important technology in world war 1?
your fists.
Who used the flamethrower in world war 1?
germany
Why was the flamethrower effective in the World War 1?
they were a quick attack
What side used the flamethrower in world war 1?
Germany.
How Effective was the flamethrower to the Overall Success of World War 1?
Nipples
Russia was the first country to introduce the flamethrower in World War 1?
It was Germany that first used flamethrowers as weapons in World War I.
How many casualties did flamethrower cause in World War 1?
the flamer caused over 300 deaths in world war one
What were four new weponds used in World War 1?
flamethrower,tank,machine,planes
How many people did it take to work the flamethrower in world war 1?
it took three i think
When was the M1A1 Flamethrower developed?
The M1A1 Flamethrower was develped in 1941 by the German Army in World War 1. They could require up to 3 soldiers to move the system around the battlefield.
Why was the flamethrower used in combat during world war 1?
Mostly to clear out enemy trenches and take control of no mans land
The Kleinflammenwerfer and Grossflammenwerfer were two types of flamethrowers that Germany used in World War 1?
grossflamen flamethrower and
How did the flamethrower affect the casualties of World War 1?
The weapon spread fear into the hearts of the British and French troops at the start of their use .
