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How was naval combat fought in World War 2?
Although some islands were used as airstrips, the primary naval air combat was "carrier war."
In World War 1 what did a dogfight mean?
It meant air combat between aircraft.
What were parachutes used for in world war 2?
they were used to help the solders attack the Germans from the air and if the plane was going to crash they would use them to save themselves.
What was the first air force to use the B-17 for combat purposes?
The Royal British Air Force, in World War II
What was the new method of fighting that developed during world war 1?
air combat, trench warfare.
Was air combat the major form of fighting for more than three years in World War 1?
Trench warfare was the major form of fighting. Air combat was important but not the major form.
What was War In the air World War I?
World War 1 was the first war that had combat take place in the air. Biplanes brought German and Allied pilots into combat in the air. German technology had the advantage as the guns attached to their planes held more ammunition and were less likely to missfire. (I need a little more time to find the resource to back that up but that is my recollection of my research.)
About how many planes were shot down in world war 1?
Approximately 10,000 planes were shot down during World War 1. The aerial warfare in this conflict was a new and rapidly developing aspect of combat, with both sides actively engaging in air-to-air combat. This led to a significant number of aircraft losses throughout the war.
What war had stronger army force World War 1 or World War 2?
World War 2 would have had a stronger air force. The air plane was barely 10 years old and had very little payload. It was many decades before the airplane was capable of being a key part of the combat forces.
Was Ronald Reagan a veteran?
Yes, he served in the Army Air Corps during World War 2, but did not see combat. He made training films.
Germanys airforce during World War 2?
The German word for the air force is "Luftwaffe". FYI, at the beginning of WW1, the German air force was known as the German Air Service or "Luftstreitkrafte", which is translated Air Combat Force.
What happen to Japanese during war?
They were fought in combat; on land, sea, and air.
