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Periscopes were used in both WW1 and WW2. They were used on submarines and in the trenches. It was dangerous to look over the top of a trench so soldiers developed "trench periscopes".

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What was a periscope used for in World War 1?

An early form of the periscope was used to see over the tops of the trenches.


How periscope is made?

A Periscope is a type of observation material used during World War I. It is made up of two mirrors in parallel position with an angle of 45 degree placed inside a case. Periscope can also be seen on submarines and other military equipment.


What does a periscope do?

Periscopes were used to watch and observe and spy on the enemy lines during the war and are still used in submarines


What does a periscope does?

Periscopes were used to watch and observe and spy on the enemy lines during the war and are still used in submarines


Who invented the periscope?

The periscope was invented in 1450 by Johann Gutenberg. He invented the periscope so that people could see over people's heads in crowds. In World War I the design was perfected and used so that people could see up and around the corners from their hiding places


Where periscope can be used?

In a submarine where it stays underwater but can see on surface. Or in a war it is used in trenches to see over the top without getting shot.


What is the antonym for periscope?

well there really is no antonym that i know of for periscope because a periscope is an object.


How periscope is used in hunting?

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What is a sentence for periscope?

The captain of the submarine raised the periscope to see if there's danger.


What was the periscope used for?

In trench warfare much use was made of devices which allowed an observer to safely see across no-mans land. The periscope was one such item.The periscope was made of wood and folded into halves so as to allow ease of carriage. When used in the trenches the folding periscope was often camouflaged with sacking. A periscope is also used for looking out of boats to see if an enemy ship is around.


What the periscope used for?

In trench warfare much use was made of devices which allowed an observer to safely see across no-mans land. The periscope was one such item.The periscope was made of wood and folded into halves so as to allow ease of carriage. When used in the trenches the folding periscope was often camouflaged with sacking. A periscope is also used for looking out of boats to see if an enemy ship is around.


How were periscopes used and how are they used now?

They were used in the first world war in submarines. The are used now also for submarines and also war tanks. The outer coating of the periscope for the submarines were firm and waterproof for protection from the water pressure. As for the war tank the periscope is able to turn 360 degrees.