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What were sea mines used for during the Great War?
it was used to blow up enemy submarines and carry drugs into space
Were there landmines in the Philippine Japan war?
yes, and mines at sea
What was the battle of the coral sea World War 2?
World's first clash of aircraft carriers.
In World War 2 where was the British army trapped and then escaped by sea?
Dunkirk
Mines between which two bodies of water produced gold for Egyptian jewelry?
Mines between the Nile River and Red sea produced gold for Egyptian jewelry.
Who used mines in world war 2?
Both sides - the Allies (Britain, USA, Australia, New Zealand, India, etc) and the Axis (Germany, Italy, Japan). They were used on land at at sea. Mines are laid and recovered at sea by warships called mine sweepers.
What were sea mines used for during the Great War?
it was used to blow up enemy submarines and carry drugs into space
Were there landmines in the Philippine Japan war?
yes, and mines at sea
Are sea mines still used today?
Yes
How did sea mines change the war?
Sea mines significantly altered naval warfare by creating barriers that restricted the movement of enemy ships, making it difficult for them to navigate key waterways. They were used effectively in both World Wars to protect coastlines and strategic ports, leading to a shift in naval tactics and the development of countermeasures, such as mine-sweeping operations. The threat of mines forced navies to reconsider their strategies, emphasizing the importance of intelligence and technology in safe maritime operations. Ultimately, sea mines contributed to the overall complexity and lethality of naval engagements.
Which type of sea shell used as currency in the world war 2?
Cowries
What are under sea mines actually called?
Naval Mines
Where did the countries in World War 2 battle?
Land, sea and air were the arenas used.
How were World War 1 mines used?
Assuming you mean MINE in the sense of an explosive weapon, and not removing a mineral from the earth- There were two major types of mines- Naval and Land. Naval mines were floated at sea, anchored to hold them in place, and exploded with brushed by a ship. By WW II, the fuse had changed to a magnetic fuse that would explode when a steel hulled ship passed close to it. Land mines have been used in war since the 1200s, and were used by most WW I combatants. They might be used to protect a flank from infiltrators, or to channel attackers into a fire zone. The used a fuse that exploded the mine when you stepped on it. The introduction of tanks also brought larger anti-tank mines, intended to break the track of a tank, immobilizing it. Some land mines were filled with chemical warfare agents, such as mustard gas. Detonation produced a cloud of highly toxic gas.
What bombs were used in World War 2 by the us?
Nuclear, plane, land, and sea bombs.
What was the polish corridor used for?
Poland's access to the Baltic Sea between world war 1 and world war 2. Near the towns of Gdansk and Gdynia.
How was seas mines used in war world 1?
During World War I, sea mines were employed extensively as a defensive measure to protect naval bases and shipping routes from enemy warships and submarines. Both the Allies and the Central Powers deployed these devices in strategic locations, leading to significant naval blockades and disruptions in supply lines. The use of mines contributed to the danger of naval operations, as ships could be sunk without warning, altering tactics and influencing the course of maritime warfare. Their effectiveness highlighted the importance of mine warfare in naval strategy during the conflict.
