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Caltrops (so named for various plants with several tips to them) are, were, can be, balls with spikes on them; so which ever way it lands on the ground, one point will always be pointed upward. It's a denial weapon, used to keep people away from an area...for use against anything that can be punctured; feet, tires, animal's hoofs, etc. Last known publicized use was in Vietnam.
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What was dropped during the phony war?
On the Western Front at the start of World War II, from September of 1939 to April of 1940, active combat on a major scale did not occur. The Germans called this period in the west the "sitzkrieg", while the western allies dubbed it the "Phoney War". One of the activities that did occur was leaflet-dropping: planes from both sides of the war dropped paper leaflets with various propaganda messages intended to influence the citizens and soldiers of the enemy.
What are four World War 1 weapons never before used to any large extent in major war?
Planes, machine guns, poison gas, flame throwers.
How many planes did the axis powers have in the Battle of Midway?
The japanese sought a major defeat of US forces at Midway with four front-line aircraft carriers, the Kaga--90 aircraft, Akagi--91 aircraft, Soryu--73 aircraft, Hiryu--73 aircraft, a total thus of some 327 aircraft carried by all four carriers. In addition to this number, most of their other fleet units carried one or more flaot planes. All four carriers and their planes and pilots were lost Volkhava About 250 but nearly all destroyed
How many planes in World War 1?
During World War I, approximately 200,000 military aircraft were produced, including various types such as fighters, bombers, and reconnaissance planes. Major combatants like the United States, Germany, France, and Britain contributed significantly to this number, with many innovations in aviation technology emerging during the conflict. The war marked the first extensive use of airplanes in military operations.
What is the name of the plane that bombed Nagasaki?
I don't know if the first plane can be identified. John Dolittle's raid consisted of B-25B's that took off from carriers and dropped bombs on 18 April 1942 over numerous cities in Japan, before landing in China. Only two of the planes had names, The Ruptured Duck and The Bat.
What are the names of the pilots and planes that dropped the atomic bombs on Japan during World War II?
Enola Gay is the name of the U.S. Army Air Forces B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb, "Little Boy," on Hiroshima, on August 6, 1945. It was flown by Colonel Paul Tibbets.Bockscar is the name of the U. S. Army Air Forces B-29 bomber that dropped the the atomic bomb, "Fat Man," on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. The name, which is painted on the aircraft is a pun on "boxcar," after the name of the aircraft's commander, Captain Frederick C. Bock. For this mission, however, it was Major Charles Sweeney who flew Bockscar. Some official and unofficial documents have mistakenly called the plane Bock's Car, Bocks Car and Boxcar over the years.See Sources and related links for additional information and a photo of Bockscar.
What are the four major types of planes in the human body?
The four major types of planes in the human body are sagittal plane, frontal (coronal) plane, transverse (horizontal) plane, and oblique plane. These planes are used to describe the three-dimensional orientation and movements of body parts.
The name of the US avaitor who dropped hiroshima bomb?
Major Charles Sweeney.
What was the major goal of the us hen it dropped the atomic bomb?
end ww 2
Do Major League Baseball teams have private planes?
Only if the team has a owner that is willing to pay for it.
What are the names of the individuals who dropped the atom bombs on Japan?
One of the people were major Charles Sweeny.
Who was the leader that dropped the second atomic bomb?
What do you mean, "leader"? Harry Truman was president of the US when both the first and second atomic bombs were dropped. The commander of the aircraft the "second" bomb (actually the third detonated, but the second to be "dropped" since the first was a test explosion and was not dropped but rather mounted on a tower) was dropped from was Major Charles W. Sweeney.
What was dropped during the phony war?
On the Western Front at the start of World War II, from September of 1939 to April of 1940, active combat on a major scale did not occur. The Germans called this period in the west the "sitzkrieg", while the western allies dubbed it the "Phoney War". One of the activities that did occur was leaflet-dropping: planes from both sides of the war dropped paper leaflets with various propaganda messages intended to influence the citizens and soldiers of the enemy.
What is the name of the plane that drop atomic bomb in NAGASAKI?
There was only one plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, in World War II. There was only one bomb dropped on Nagasaki. A second atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, by Colonel Paul Tibbets, who piloted the B-29 bomber, Enola Gay. There were other planes involved in the mission over Nagasaki, but it was the B-29 bomber, Bockscar, that dropped the atomic bomb, "Fat Man," on Nagasaki. Bockscar was flown by Major Charles Sweeney.Over the years, there has been some confusion concerning the name of the bomber that dropped the bomb on Nagasaki. Some have claimed the plane was named Bock's Car or Bocks Car. The name that appears on the front of the plane is Bockscar. The plane was originally assigned to Captain Frederick C. Bock. However, due a mix-up regarding how each of the mission's planes were equipped, Bockscar was flown by Sweeney instead of Bock.See Sources and relate links for more information and a photo of Bockscar.
Did planes exist in 1953?
Yes. The Wright Bros. successfully completed their first plane flight in 1903. Later, the plane was produced for many purposes. Planes existed well before 1953, because war planes played a major role in the first and second World Wars.
How many airplane are there in mauritius?
The only major air service in Mauritius is Air Mauritius and according to their website they have 12 planes.
Who was the first Cherokee Indian to fly navy planes?
US Marine Ace Major "Pappy" Boyington was part Indian.
