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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.
What were the weapons the Japanese used during World War 1?
Infantrymen used the Arisaka 6.5mm bolt action rifle. Warships at sea consisted of battleships, cruisers, and destroyers. Aircraft consisted of the standard bi-planes of the time.
What did the British use to limit their ship losses?
They used convoys, guarded by British and Canadian destroyers.
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 caused the US to enter into a full scale war in Vietnam?
the attack of two U.S. destroyers by the North Vietnamese. Gradpoint
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.
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.
What president took the blame for the Vietnam war?
Lydon Baines Johnson. He expanded the war by claiming the North Vietnamese attacked US destroyers at the Gulf of Tonkin. He later admitted, (much later), the USA destroyers were "probably shooting at whales". LBJ is the President who gets the blame for the failed Vietnam War.
When was Club Destroyers created?
Club Destroyers was created in 1948.
When was Oklahoma Destroyers created?
Oklahoma Destroyers was created in 2005.
When was Virginia Destroyers created?
Virginia Destroyers was created in 2009.
When was The Destroyers - basketball - created?
The Destroyers - basketball - was created in 1998.
