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they were used for keeping an eye out just incase the enemy was attacking and so they were also ready to fight.
Answer Primitive periscopes were used in the trenches of the Western Front, both for observation purposes and fitted to sniper's rifles (as the troops' heads would otherwise be exposed at the lip of the trench). Periscopes were also fitted to WWI submarines.
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∙ 12y agoA periscope is the device that submarines used to see above the surface of the water. they can get quite long and they stick up above the surface and through some technology(depends what era theyre from) transmits to the sub. In WWI, they wereshorter than todays and used mirrors to bounce the image to the sub.
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What world war was a periscope used in?
Periscopes were used in both WW1 and WW2. They were used on submarines and in the trenches. It was dangerous to look over the top of a trench so soldiers developed "trench periscopes".
How many airplanes were used in WW1?
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What about machine guns in WW1?
Used extensively.
Who used poison gas in WW1?
Germany
Name 2 military advances first used during WW1?
Two military advances first used during WW1 were weapons and tactics.
What world war was a periscope used in?
Periscopes were used in both WW1 and WW2. They were used on submarines and in the trenches. It was dangerous to look over the top of a trench so soldiers developed "trench periscopes".
What are periscopes used for?
periscopes are used for submarines and war tanks
What are the two uses of a periscope?
There are many more than just two uses of a periscope. In WW1 periscopes were used to look over the trenches and across no mans land at the enemy. Of course periscopes are used in submarines to see above the water. There are also many other uses but if you are just looking for two main uses then they would be looking over walls and around corners.
Are binoculars periscopes?
No. Though periscopes may be binocular
What are facts about periscopes?
Periscopes use mirrors or prisms to get angled viewsGutenberg, famous for the printing press, also marketed periscopesThey are used in many armored vehicles
How are periscopes used in different countries?
i think they are used in submarines,tanks,and also are used like a telescope..
Why are periscopes used?
to see around corners or above walls and fences etc
What do you use periscopes for?
You would use periscopes for spying or looking above a persons head
What does a periscope do?
Periscopes were used to watch and observe and spy on the enemy lines during the war and are still used in submarines
What does a periscope does?
Periscopes were used to watch and observe and spy on the enemy lines during the war and are still used in submarines
Do periscopes allow you to see hidden objects?
No, periscopes allow you to observe objects while you are hidden.
How are periscopes used in real life?
There are many types of periscopes used in different applications. A periscope is useful anywhere where you cannot or do not want to stick you head out to see something. Most commonly periscopes are associated with submarines, where they are used to look above the water without having the boat surface. This lets the sailors see the situation while being safely hidden underwater. Periscopes are also used in tanks to see without sticking out of the hatch. This keeps the crew from getting shot when they are checking out the battlefield. There are also trench periscopes used for the same reason. Also, fortifications such as bunkers can have periscopes to see without going outside. Police sometimes use periscopes (although cameras are more common now) to look around corners. There are even periscope peepholes that were used in doors, which are a periscope mounted on the door sideways. The idea was that an attacker might ring the doorbell and shoot under the peephole when hearing someone walk up to the door. Having the eyepiece off to the side would keep the person inside out of the line of fire.
