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Why were destroyers used in World War 1?
They were intended to protect the battleships and cruisers from attack by enemy torpedo boats. After the war torpedo boats became less of a threat, but destroyers were retained to protect the larger warships against two new threats; enemy aircraft and submarines.
How many war ships does India have?
India have 240 destroyers,1 air craftcarrier and 80 frigates
What weapons were used in the Battle of Midway?
Main weapons used were Destroyers, Cruisers and Aircraft Carriers coleman
When were torpedoes first used?
The spar torpedo was first effectively used to sink ships during the US Civil War (1861). The automotive torpedo was first effectively used in the Russo-Turkish War (1877). The first major use of self propelled torpedoes (automotive torpedoes) was the Russo-Japanese War (1904-05). All torpedoes mentioned above were launched from torpedo boats or torpedo boat destroyers.
What did the British use to limit their ship losses?
They used convoys, guarded by British and Canadian destroyers.
What ships were used by US in world war 2?
Carriers, Battleships, Cruisers, Destroyers, and Subs
How are destroyers powered?
* destroyers are powered by solar power and they have to be used by the solar powered
Why were destroyers used in World War 1?
They were intended to protect the battleships and cruisers from attack by enemy torpedo boats. After the war torpedo boats became less of a threat, but destroyers were retained to protect the larger warships against two new threats; enemy aircraft and submarines.
How did World War 1 destroyers aim their guns?
down the sights idiot
Who started the japan-russo war?
IJN destroyers opened the war with a torpedo attack inside Port Arthur.
How many war ships does India have?
India have 240 destroyers,1 air craftcarrier and 80 frigates
What are destroyers named after?
destroyers are named after naval heros
What are HFCs?
HFC's are Hydro fluorocarbons that are used as refrigerants. They are considered to be ozone destroyers.
Why was the lend-lease act important to Britain?
Britain needed destroyers to defend its shipping against German U-boats. The US had dozens of overage destroyers from WW1 that were not being used. The US 'lent' 50 destroyers to Britain, and Britain 'leased' naval and air bases in eight of its Atlantic-coast possessions from Newfoundland to the Caribbean to the US for its own defense. This was in 1941 before the US got into the war but it was selling supplies to Britain.
What weapons were used in the Battle of Midway?
Main weapons used were Destroyers, Cruisers and Aircraft Carriers coleman
When was Club Destroyers created?
Club Destroyers was created in 1948.
When was Oklahoma Destroyers created?
Oklahoma Destroyers was created in 2005.
