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WW1 Air Warfare

War that takes place in the air. The craft, pilots, services and tactics of war airfare during the period 1914-1918.

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Did Britain bomb Germany during world war 1?

First from airships (aka: Zeppelins) bombing coastal towns along the English Channel (Le Manche) but gradually moving further inland to make sporadic bombing attacks on residential parts of London. Later in the war, using much faster and quite sophisticated fixed-wind airplanes, like the multi-engined Gotha Bombers - Germany was regularly making quite daring bombing attacks on strategic munitions targets in and around the capital.

How did Russia get out of World War 1 before it ended?

On March 3rd 1918 the Bolsheviks accepted the terms of the treaty of Brest-litovsk, taking Russia out of war. On March 3rd 1918 the Bolsheviks accepted the terms of the treaty of Brest-litovsk, taking Russia out of war.

What are some pros and cons about the zeppelin made by Ferdinand von zeppelin?

the pros were that they carried machine guns and bombs.

the cons, were that they were easy to shoot out of the sky

In what weather conditions were WWI fought in?

the soldiers endured horrible weather,, snow ice rain, hot and humid this went on for 4 years.

Who invented dirigibles?

Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin invented the first practical dirigibles in the late 1800's but he didn't fly the first ones till about 1910. There were previous balloons called dirigibles, but they did not have a frame.

How high could a horsefly fly if a horsefly could fly high?

A horsefly could fly as high as the sky, but I'd just shoot it down and it'll die. Now you don't need to ask how high it could fly if it could fly high, now please don't be upset and please don't cry. Tell your sister that I said hi.

Reasons not to go to ww1?

The reason the US entered the war was because of the sinking of an British passenger ship full of American civilians in international waters, the Lusitania. Problem is, the Lusitania was not just a passenger ship. It was filled with munitions headed for Britain, was also under instructions from the British Admiralty to report the sighting of any German submarines, and was also under instructions from the British Admiralty to resist any attempts by the German navy to board and inspect her for war material. Thus, according to international law, the Lusitania was a ship of war and a legitimate military target. The German government even took out ads in American newspapers warning Americans of this fact and that they would have no choice to sink the ship, even if there were civilians on board.

How many wings does a Sopwith Camel have?

The Camel is a bi-plane; 2 wings. Only the upper wing had control surfaces.

Why were bomber bases used in World War 2?

Bomber bases were used on WWII because the airplanes back then had a limited range. Avrage about 1200 miles so in order to bomb targets farther than that, then you need to build a bomber base a little closer to the target.

What did Eddie Rickenbacker have to do with World War 1?

Eddie Rickenbacker was an American fighter ace in World War I. He received the Medal of Honor. He was the leading American ace with 26 combat victories.

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What was Richoften Manfred Albrecht Rittmeister Rreiherr von's plane made out of?

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His title, rank and name was Freiherr Rittmeister Manfred von Richtofen. Most of the aircraft of WW1 was made of wood frame with cloth fabric stretched over it and glued tight. Some had round fuselages made of formed laminated wood. A few aircraft were made of Aluminum alloy frame or metal skin.

Communism was of the leading cause of world war 1?

No it wasn't. Communism wasn't even an issue when WW1 broke out.

When did Austria withdraw from WW1?

It never did, Austria kept on till the end and eventually lost the war.

Did Zeppelins have an effect on the course and the outcome of World War 1?

yeah yeah yeah zeppelins are a good out come and weapon yeah yeah yeah

Are there any wrestling collectors shows?

There are currently no wrestling collector shows, however there are many, many companies (online and otherwise) selling autographed memorabilia and other wrestling paraphernalia sure to please any fan.

Why is it called WW1?

WW1 is short for Wold War 1. It was the first war that truly impacted all the countries of the world.

Are there any Collectors for Eddie rickenbacker pictures?

Yes there are. Rickenbacker attracts three types of collectors - WW1 aviation collectors, racing collectors and US history collectors. You are bound to find a buyer for any genuine photos.

Who is Eddie Wexler?

Eddie Wexler is the owner of Southern Specialties in Marietta,Ga.We do all types of advertising and promotional items and also employee benefit programs.I was born in Carrollton Ga. and graduated from Carrollton HIgh and attended West Ga College.I have been Married since 1984 to Wanda and have 2 children David 22 and Michelle 25 sonn to be 26 and we live in Marietta,ga.

Who was the pilot that shot down the red barron?

Although Captain Roy Brown was credited with shooting down the Red Baron, this was always disputed. Most evidence indicates Australian ground troops fired the bullet that brought down Von Richtofen.

What does it mean that airplanes were used as reconnaissance tools in ww1?

It means that it was made from men that studied the art of flight and mastered its objectives