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What battles were submarines used for in World War 1?

During WW 1, submarines played a major part of a major war for the first time. The role of a submarine was basically to use torpedoes to sink enemy warships and cargo vessels.


What were torpedoes used against during World War 1?

Submarines used torpedoes in anti-shipping roles hoping to cripple the enemies ability to supply and reinforce points of conflict as well as to hamper the enemies economy .


What were the advantages of using torpedoes in world war 1?

Torpedoes - one perfectly shot torpedo could sink any ship, but you were also carrying around with you a very sensitive bomb that could sink your ship just as easily


What did the you-boats use to sink the merchant ship in world war 1?

During World War I, U-boats, or submarines used by Germany, primarily employed torpedoes to sink merchant ships. These torpedoes were launched from underwater and were designed to strike ships below the waterline, causing significant damage. In addition to torpedoes, U-boats sometimes used deck guns to attack smaller vessels or when surface engagement was feasible. The campaign against merchant shipping aimed to disrupt supply lines and weaken enemy nations.


The military out come of World War I was decided by what reasons?

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Did submarines have torpedoes in world war 1?

Yes, before cruise missiles came about, submarines were armed solely with torpedoes and, more common in WW2, deck guns.


Which weapons were uses in World War 1?

rifle/ machine gun /gas/ tanks/ planes/ torpedoes


Who made torpdoes in World War 1?

Torpedoes were a common naval weapon of war by 1914, and all naval powers used them.


What battles were submarines used for in World War 1?

During WW 1, submarines played a major part of a major war for the first time. The role of a submarine was basically to use torpedoes to sink enemy warships and cargo vessels.


What weapons were used by submarines in World War 1?

Torpedoes were the main weapon. The submarines also had a naval gun that they would use on unarmed ships and many had machine gun mounts as well.


What were torpedoes used against during World War 1?

Submarines used torpedoes in anti-shipping roles hoping to cripple the enemies ability to supply and reinforce points of conflict as well as to hamper the enemies economy .


What was the purpose for you-boats in World War 1?

First of all it's U-Boat or unterseeboot. They used torpedoes and blew up ships and what not.


What weapons were used on World War I?

The weapons that were used in World War 1 were rifles, machine guns, revolvers, rockets, zeppelins, tanks, planes, artillery, many kinds of warships, gases, and torpedoes.


What were the advantages of using torpedoes in world war 1?

Torpedoes - one perfectly shot torpedo could sink any ship, but you were also carrying around with you a very sensitive bomb that could sink your ship just as easily


What did the you-boats use to sink the merchant ship in world war 1?

During World War I, U-boats, or submarines used by Germany, primarily employed torpedoes to sink merchant ships. These torpedoes were launched from underwater and were designed to strike ships below the waterline, causing significant damage. In addition to torpedoes, U-boats sometimes used deck guns to attack smaller vessels or when surface engagement was feasible. The campaign against merchant shipping aimed to disrupt supply lines and weaken enemy nations.


Are there any words that start with t that pertain to things used during World War 1?

Tanks, Trucks, Trenches, Trench Knives, Torpedoes,


Did they have torpedo in World War 1?

Torpedoes were widely used in WWI, its self-propelled design developed to the point of tactical advantage in the late 1800's - early 1900's.