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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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Were there Hydrogen Bombs in World War 1?
No. Atomic bombs were used during WW2 in Japan, but they were "fission" weapons, which derived their destructive power from splitting apart the nucleus of an atom. Hydrogen bombs derive their destructive power from "fusion" reactions, or the merging of two Hydrogen atoms. This is the same chemical reaction that powers the sun.
Hydrogen bombs were tested for the first time on November 1, 1952.
What did theTreaty of Versailles do?
Austria (and Hungary) had their own treaties at the end of WW1. In thee case of Austria it was the Treaty of St Germain, signed in Septmeber 1919. To a large extent the treaty confirmed that the empire had broken up. One of the more important provisions was the Austria had to agree NOT to unite with Germany or even form a customs union with Austria. In two of the provinces (states) bordering on Germany (Salzburg and the Tyrol) local plebiscites had already voted in favour of union with Germany.
Where did the Anzacs go after Gallipoli?
I have no idea what the Australians did, but I know that the New Zealanders split into two forces. The cavalry and mounted divisions fought out the remainder of the war in the Sinai-Palestine deserts, still against the Turks. And the others went on to train in England and then to France where they fought mainly around the Somme in France in 1916 and 1918, and in Ypres, Belgium, in 1917.
Wouldn't a ww1 plane's gun hit the propellers when firing?
Well, they did shoot off their propellors on the first experiments. The first French aircraft designer to try this simply installed a deflector plate on the propellor blade. The logic was that if the blade and the plate was angled enough, the bullet would hit the plate and glance off. This worked----most of the time.
The Germans inspected a downed French plane and decided to solve the problem. They designed what is called an interrupter gear. This was a gear that was driven off of the aircraft engine. It was rigged so that it would prevent the gun from firing (or interrupt the firing sequence) when a propellor blade was in front of the gun. This would not allow the gun to fire when a propellor blade was in its line of fire.
This interrupter gear was a shaft that was geared off the engine and used a bell crank to convert the input to the machine gun(s) mounted on top of the engine cowl.
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Before the French tried deflector plates, aeroplanes had forward firing machine guns mounted on the top wing of biplanes- these fired over the top of the propellor arc. However, they were difficult to aim and even more difficult to work on if they jammed (the pilot had to essentially stand up to get close enough) which was a frequent occurrence. A later fix was for the machine gun (or cannon) to be mounted in the "V" of liquid cooled engines, or for the crankshaft to be hollow, allowing the projectiles to exit through the propellor boss.
How did airplanes attack in world war?
They were used to spy on there enemy becuase getting weapons or explosives on them would be to heavy to carry on them.
Why did people think war was inevitable in 1914?
The general perception was that World War One would be very short, possibly only weeks in duration.
WHy did people voulenteer for the great war?
During World War I, many persons volunteered to fight for the Triple Alliance, including some who were not in fact full citizens of either the British or French nation. Colonials (and others) were motivated by the opportunity for pay, by chances to gain personal glory of some kind, and even by loyalty to the imperial power controlling their home-lands, among many other motivations.
Who was manfred von richthofen's wife?
As far as official records are concerned along with his memoirs he never had any significant woman in his life. This is probably due to the fact that he took flying and the war very seriously as well as the fact that he knew there was a very good chance he would be killed in the war and did not want to involve anymore people in the inevitable loss of his life than would be necessary. In recent years there was a rumor that he may have had feelings for a young nurse who took special care of him during his time in the hospital after being shot in the head during aerial combat. If this is the case he never openly admitted to or pursued this young woman, nor made any mention of her to anyone through any correspondence that has been made available to the public or scholarly community. In all likelihood this was started as nothing more than wishful thinking in an attempt to further romantify Manfred's life.
What month and year was World War 1?
WW1 lasted more than a month. It started in 1914 and ended 1918.
Did manfred von richtofen have siblings?
Yes, he has two children, Thomas Von Richtofen and Edward Von Richtofen.
In world war 1 where was the eastern front located?
The eastern front was fought between Russia as a member of the Allied Powers, and Austria-Hungary and Germany of the Central Powers.
The battles between the Central Powers and the Russian forces under Csar Nicholaz II before Russia opted out of the War.
How many kills did the red baron make in the dr-1 and albatros?
He had 63 kills. His most famous kill was when he threw a rock out of the window in his airplane and hit the other airplane's engine to bring it down. This was the first and only time that it has ever happened to him. The Red Baron will never be forgotten for that remarkable kill.
For decades after World War I, some authors questioned whether Richthofen achieved 80 victories, insisting that his record was exaggerated for propaganda purposes. Some claimed that he took credit for aircraft downed by his squadron or wing.
In fact, Richthofen's victories are better documented than those of most aces. A full list of the aircraft the Red Baron was credited with shooting down was published as early as 1958 - with documented RFC/RAF squadron details, aircraft serial numbers, and the identities of Allied airmen killed or captured - 73 of the 80 are listed as matching recorded British losses.
A study conducted by British historian Norman Frankswith two colleagues, published in Under the Guns of the Red Baron in 1998, reached the same conclusion about the high degree of accuracy of Richthofen's claimed victories. There were also unconfirmed victories that, if true, could put his actual total as high as 100.
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The Question was stated: How many People? There is a difference between people and airplanes. Some aircraft he shot down were 2-seaters. Whereas sometimes he shot down an aircraft but the crew survived. But the question didn't ask how many were killed.
So my guess is that he shot down about 110 crewmembers.
Manfred von Richthofen "The Red Baron" was credited with 80 confirmed victories in WWI. In addition, he is credited with 20 unconfirmed victories so he is credited with shooting down 100 planes. However, the actual number can never be known, in WWI arial combat there were often several planes in large dogfights and ground fire in addition, it is impossible to determine exactly who shot down who. For example, three people are credited with firing the shot that killed von Richthofen - a pilot and two different anti-air machine gunners
Unconfirmed means that the German army did not find the remains of the destroyed plane - all the planes shot down over enemy territory were unconfirmed
He was officially credited with downing 80 aircraft. However, he may have shot down more that was not confirmed. I also believe that some of those he was credited for may have been shot down by his wingman or subordinates. I think it was custom to give the commander creidt for some aircraft downed in a dogfight.
Which nation did the anzacs fight at gallipoli?
Your question is confused. ANZAC troops defintely saw action against the Ottoman Empire in the east at places like Gallipolli, but the term, the Eastern Front, refers to the War in the East in EUROPE, against the Russians by the Germans up til the Russian revolution & surrender in 1917.
So, to conclude, ANZAC troops definitely saw action in the East, but NOT on the Eastern front. Hope this clears up your question.
What country started using the World War 1 Airplanes?
Germany was the first country to use airplanes, but other countries started using that technique after Germany had used airplanes.
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Most countries already had small standing airforces prior to the start of WW1. The Royal Flying Corp was created in 1912. Germany's Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte was formed in 1910. The French started the war with about 140 airplanes (their air corp started in 1909).
Orignally airplanes were restricted to recon. As the war progressed the role of the plane changed. In 1914, air recon proved invaluable - the Battle of the Mons is a good example. Without the recon work done, the Allied troops may very well have been oblitereated. Both the German and Russian military used air recon extensively on the Eastern Front in 1914.
I don't believe there is a specific date given for the use of airplanes because they were basically used from the start.
What countries were the central powers during ww1?
Russia, France, Serbia and Great Britain. Russia and France surrounded them, blocking trade routes. Serbia was a threat to Austria-Hungary's control over some of its land. And Great Britain and its navy made sea routes rather unsafe for the Central Powers.
The four causes of the First World War are; * Imperialism * The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria * Germany invading Belgium on it's way to fight France * Militariasm The various causes of World War Two are; * Germany looking for revenge after World War One * Adolf Hitler (Germany) looking to take over the world
Was Hitler an German air force pilot during World War 1?
Yes, he was. He had twenty-two confirmed kills as a fighter pilot, he was a recipient of the coveted Pour le Mérite ("The Blue Max") as well as the Iron Cross ; the Zaehring Lion with swords ; the Karl Friedrich Order and the House Order of Hohenzollern with swords, third class . He was also the last commander of "The Red Baron" Manfred von Richthofen's famous Jagdgeschwader 1 air squadron.
What plane did the red baron fly?
Several.
Manfred von Richtofen a.k.a. The Red Baron, choose a military career in a Uhlan Cavalry unit following in his father's footsteps at the outbreak of war in 1914. The use of the machine gun quickly made cavalry units, on horse back at least an out dated military weapon. He made a transfer to the German Imperial Air Service as an observer where he scored his first "kill" but it was an unconfirmed downed enemy plane.
Richtofen began his flying career as a pilot of an observation aircraft. When Germany's lead ace Boelcke asked him to join their squadron, he flew an Albatros D-II. The D-III model came out shortly later and had a weakness of tearing its wings off in high stress dives and maneuvers. Richtofen nearly experienced when his D-III broke a wing spar causing him to lose faith in the aircraft. He switched to the Halberstadt D-II for a time before returning to the Albatros D-III when the lower wing spar was strengthen. By this time Boelcke was dead, killed in a mid-air collision with another German pilot during a dogfight. Boelcke had 40 victories at his death.
Richtofen eventually flew an all-red Albatros D-III. His old cavalry's unit color was red and as a tribute to it but also for identification in the air by his fellow airmen and also the enemy.He received a head wound while flying in combat in an Albatros and he suffered headaches and fatigue from it for the rest of his life. This occurred in 1917 when a bullet grazed his skull.
Anthony Fokker developed the Fokker Dr.1 triplane, and one of the first ones was assigned to Richtofen. Later, he flew one that had the green wash but had the upper wing, nose, wheels and tail painted red. Richtofen flew several Dr-1s issued to his Jadgstaffel. The Fokker triplane the one Anthony Fokker first gave him, he lent to a friend Curt Wolff, who was killed in it during combat with Sopwith Camels. Wolff had 33 victories at the time of his death.
In the beginning of 1918, Germany held their trials for new aircraft designs for government contracts. One of these was the Fokker D VII and Richtofen was asked to fly it and give his recommendations. He liked the plane and help win the contract for Anthony Fokker, but he didn't live to fly it in combat. Richtofen would be dead by the time the production model was made available.
Richtofen flew and later died in an all-red Fokker Dr.1on April 21, 1918.
Which pilot shot down the most aces during World War 1?
It would take too long to list all the aces of WW1. There were 587 English aces alone. Check the link below. The Aerodrome has an extensive database of all the aces from both sides.
How did womens lives change after war started?
the women had to take over the mens job and also take care of the children the important fact was they only be paid half of what a man would be payed the women had to take over the mens job and also take care of the children the important fact was they only be paid half of what a man would be payed
Most important events of world war 1?
# June 28, 1914: Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated which set off the beginning of World War I. # July 28, 1914: Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. # August 4, 1914: Germany invaded Belgium and started the fighting. # August 10, 1914: Austria-Hungary invaded Russia, opening the fighting on the Eastern Front # 12th August 1914 Britain and France declare war on Germany. # 1st July 1915 the start of the battle of the somme, also the bloodiest day in British military history with 19,000 dead # 13 November 1916 end of the battle of the somme # April 6, 1917: United States declared war on Germany. # June 24, 1917: American troops began landing in France. # December 15, 1917: Russia signed an armistice with Germany, ending the fighting on the Eastern Front. # 3rd march 1918 Russian involvement in WW1 ends # March 21, 1918: Germany launched first of its final three offensives on the Western Front. # September 26, 1918: The Allies began their final offensive on the Western Front. # November 11, 1918: Germany signed an armistice ending World War I.
What aircraft carriers used in World War 1?
US Navy: Battleships (14" & 16" guns), Aircraft Carriers (Fleet, Light, Escort), Cruisers (Large 12" guns, Heavy 8" guns, Light 6" guns), Destroyers (5" guns), Destroyer Escorts (3" & 4" guns), Submarines (SS and Gato class).
World War 1 started because of three reasons. One was because there was a lot of tension that had been building due to trading, taking over Africa, and land slowly becoming completely taken. There was also a lot of military built up while snatching up Africa and now they had nothing to do so they became restless. The real spark was when the Black Hand (a terrorist group) killed Archduke Francis Ferdinand. Soon the war took off. The United States didn't join in until after Germany took out of ship. We were neutral until then. However because we were bringing supplies to Great Britain a enemy of Germany. They also used Trench Warfare. This was were both sides would dig deep trenches and the soldiers would live in those trenches with barb wire up on the top. The other side would charge and be slaughtered by the people in the trenches. About 25% would make it to the trenches and then start to shoot down into the trenches and eventually be beaten back. Also the soldiers would get stuck in the mud as they ran beck to their own trench. They would get sucked down under or get stuck. They would drown in the mud as the others ran back. However one couldn't go and get their fallen comrades or they would be shot too. The trenches would also get filled up with water and the men would have to sleep, eat, and fight while being soaking wet! This isn't a fun experience. One Christmas day in France both sides came out of their trenches and exchanged cards, gifts, and stories. This angered the officers so they moved them to opposite ends of these trenches (since trenches stretched on for miles) so they could kill the other side because they couldn't kill someone they knew. This only happened the first year of the war. Let me know if you want to know more.
