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What technology increased the number of casualties in world war 1?
The machine gun and the use of poison gas on the Western Front.
How many machine gun casualties were there in ww1?
During World War I, it is estimated that there were approximately 3.5 million casualties caused by machine guns. These weapons were a significant factor in the high casualty rates of the war due to their rapid rate of fire and effectiveness in trench warfare. The widespread use of machine guns led to devastating losses on the battlefield and forever changed the nature of modern warfare.
What was the single most deadly weapon of defense used by the Germans along the Normandy beaches?
The MG42 machine gun caused the greatest number of enemy casualties throughout the war.
What were three inventions of World War 1?
Poison "Mustard" Gas, Tanks, Machine Gun(First introduced by the Germans which caused severe casualties), Planes, and Trench Warfare.
How many people died from machine guns in World war 1?
96,786 soldiers died from machine gun's
How many deaths did the machine gun cause?
The machine gun was first introduced in World War II. This was the first war with massive numbers of casualties due to destructive weaponry and guerilla warfare, among other causes. It is impossible to pinpoint exactly how many deaths the machine gun has caused since its introduction, or even in that war alone.
Why was the machine gun used in battle?
To produce a high rate of casualties among the enemy.
What was the improvements of World War 1?
The greatest improvement was in weaponry. The machine gun and tank were invented. The machine gun definetly caused many casualties. The tank was invented in 1916 and only went 3mph but were made better by 1918. - 6th grader
What technology increased the number of casualties in world war 1?
The machine gun and the use of poison gas on the Western Front.
Why were trenches made?
With the skyrocketing rate of casualties due to using Napoleonic tactics against new technologies like the machine gun, Generals decided to start using trenches to defend their ground and reduce casualties.
How many bullets does a machine gun have?
Depending on the gun, no limit. A belt fed machine gun can have a belt added to a belt added to a belt.
How many people did Machine gun Kelly kill?
No. Machine Gun Kelly has never killed anyone. But his favorite Gun is a Tommy kepsake machine Gun which he is said to have only fired at tin cans
What caused Doctor Richard Gatling to believe his invention of a machine gun would benefit humanity?
The inventor of the Gatling gun believed that by having a weapon that produced heavy casualties, it would be a deterrent to wars.
What is the definision of a machine gun?
It varies. Generally speaking, if one pull of the trigger will cause the weapon to fire unitl all available ammunition is expended, you have a machine gun.
Which is correct machine gun or automatic machine gun?
Machine gun or machinegun. All of them are automatic, so it is redundant to say that. There is no such thing as a semi automatic machine gun, or a single shot machine gun. That answer is correct, but many people use the term fully automatic machine gun or full auto machine gun to specify they are not talking about a semi-auto pistol or rifle, which are commonly referred to as autos, and sometimes that term confuses people.
What were the results of the machine gun?
many deaths
What is the world's most powerful light machine gun mmg medium machine gun and hmg heavy machine gun?
light machine gun is the m249 a medium machine gun is the m240 and the heavy machine gun is the browning m2 50. cal machine gun
