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Battleships had an armored belt along the waterline. It was intended to stop shells that hit their sides and to prevent flooding by underwater explosions due to near misses. World War II battleships had lighter upper armored belts to protect sides up to the main or weather deck. Main belt thickness along the waterline ranged from 10" to 15", upper belt thickness ranged from 4" to 10".
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What sides were the countries in North Africa on during World War 2?
generally, on the sides of the countries they were colonies of
How thick was the pershing tanks armor?
The M26 Pershing tank had armor 102 mm thick on the front of the hull, and 76 mm thick on the sides of the hull. The turret was protected by 102 mm of armor (the same as the hull), while the mantlet (gun shield) for the 90 mm main gun was up to 114 mm thick. The M26 Pershing was one of the only Allied tanks during WWII with thick enough armor to take a direct hit from the German 8.8 cm anti-tank gun and survive.
Why didn't Spain join the conflict in World War II?
Spain and Portugal were both neutral during World War 2 and didn't take sides.
Which country changed sides in world war 1?
Italy was in the Triple Allince but then switched to fight with Russia, Britain and France and dont forget the U.S.
What countries fought on both sides during WW1?
During World War I, no countries actively supported both sides of the conflict at any time; that is, no country switched sides at some point during the war. While Italy began the war as a "paper ally" of the Central Powers, it did not actively contribute military assistance of any kind to their cause. In 1915, it became a combatant on the side of the Triple Alliance.
During World War I, which country betrayed their alliance by switching sides?
During World War I, Italy betrayed their alliance by switching sides from the Central Powers to the Allies in 1915.
What country changed sides during world war 2 and why?
Yes
What sides were the countries in North Africa on during World War 2?
generally, on the sides of the countries they were colonies of
Which countries suffered the biggest losses during world war 1?
Russia suffered the greatest loss of life during World War I. There were thousands of casualties on all sides suffered during the war.
Who used the machine guns during world war?
All sides involved did.
What country fought on both sides during World War 2?
Romania is an example.
What relationship did turkey have with great Britain during World War 1?
They were on opposite sides.
How did Germany lose Russia as an ally during World War 1?
== == Russia and Germany were never allies during World War I. They were on opposite sides from the beginning.
Who traded sides and why during world war 2?
Russia traded sides because Germany broke their treaty agreement and invaded. They switched to the Allies.
What 2 sides were there during World War 1?
Allied powers vs Central powers
Did Italy fight for both sides during World War 1?
yes :P they did because they were boss
What was the religion during World War 2?
The question makes no sense. Christians were on both sides of the fighting.
