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machine guns were used for rapidly clearing trenches. one of the most famous is the Tommy gun used by the Americans in ww2. mounted, or placed, machine guns were used in defense of trenches to mow down attacking enemy troops quickly in the no mans land between the trenches. the machine gun was used most in this way and is a major factor in the stalemate of trench warfare.
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How were the trenches positioned?
The trenches were dug in zigzags so the large machine guns cant take it out with one round
How did machine guns influence how wars were fought?
Well, soldiers fighting in the war had to dig trenches and set up barbed wires along the trenches. They would shoot enemies that were approaching and the barbed wire would slow them down. The trenches provided protection(sometimes) from machine guns.
Where did troops take shelter from machine guns in WW1?
Much of the war was fought in trenches.
Why is there wire between machine guns and front trenches?
Wire is often strung between machine guns and front trenches to create a defensive barrier that hinders enemy movement. This wire, typically barbed, serves to entangle and slow down advancing troops, making them more vulnerable to machine gun fire. Additionally, it acts as a psychological deterrent, signaling the presence of a fortified position. Overall, it enhances the effectiveness of the machine guns by providing a layer of protection for both the guns and the soldiers in the trenches.
What was the most common death in the trenches?
The most common deaths in the trench warfare were shot by machine guns, afterwards to solve the problems of the machine guns tanks were introduced
Why were trenches hard to attack?
These trenches were not easy to get rid of, if you went over the top to attack the other side, machine guns would strike men down.
What innovation led to trench warfare?
The common use of Machine Guns in infantry warfare gave birth to the need for Trenches.
What is the piece of land between two trenches where WWIsoldiers were slaughtered by advanced weapons like machine guns?
It was called No Man's Land.
Why did soldiers lived in trenches?
A correct but simplified answer:Because of the invention of machine guns and rapid firing and accurate artillery any person who was visible to the opposing side Died. To protect themselves the soldiers dug trenches to hide in.
Why did soldiers in World War 1 fight from trenches?
That's when machine guns were first used in large numbers. Anyone above ground was quickly dead.
Why did soldiers in world war 1 fight from the trenches?
That's when machine guns were first used in large numbers. Anyone above ground was quickly dead.
Will Gatling guns be able to beat machine guns?
No. Machine guns will beat Gatling guns.
