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To kill people, yes.

But more importantly flamethrowers were an efficient way of lowering the enemy's morale. It would scare most soldiers, and it was used more as an intimidation tactic ,than an actual weapon since range is limited and you would probably die from using one.

If one single bullet hit the tank it would make it explode, and also there was the risk of getting fire in your own face due to the wind, etc.

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