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Sandbags were used to build and reinforce protective locations. The flexibility and heaviness of a bag of sand made it easy to stack quickly to create protective barriers. They could stop bullets and shrapnel. They were often stacked against outside walls to provide the additional armor against the enemy fire. The empty bags were easy to carry and could be filled on the spot as one dug trenches and fox holes.
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What were firesteps used for in world war 1?
As the name suggests a Firestep was where a rifle was fired from. It was part of thre trench that was stood on to see over the parapet. It was raised from the level of the trench which was used as cover from view by the enemy.
Did world war 1 have tanks?
Yes, world war 1 had tanks. World War 1 was the introduction of battle-ready tanks used in war.
Where horses or donkeys used in World War 2?
Mainly horses were used in World War 2. But donkeys were used in World War 1.
What was the bloodiest battles of World War 1?
World War I was the bloodiest war of World War I as it was the only war of World War I. The same can be said of every war.
What war was dynamite used in?
Dynamite was used in World War 1, but stopped using it during World War 2
What were sandbags used for World War 1?
The military has used sand bags for many years to absorb shock and projectiles. Sand disipates energy so when a bullet hits it, the shock is spread out among all the grains and the bullet stops. Soldiers hide behind sandbags to protect themselves. Sandbags can also protect buildings from the shock wave of bombs.
Why were sandbags used in World War 1 trenches?
The military has used sand bags for many years to absorb shock and projectiles. Sand disipates energy so when a bullet hits it, the shock is spread out among all the grains and the bullet stops. Soldiers hide behind sandbags to protect themselves. Sandbags can also protect buildings from the shock wave of bombs.
In World War 1?
300,020 airplanes where used in World War 1
What held up the sides of the trenches in World War 1?
Wood, packed dirt and sandbags held up the sides of cruder trenches. More intricate ones had concrete siding.
What were firesteps used for in world war 1?
As the name suggests a Firestep was where a rifle was fired from. It was part of thre trench that was stood on to see over the parapet. It was raised from the level of the trench which was used as cover from view by the enemy.
Did world war 1 have tanks?
Yes, world war 1 had tanks. World War 1 was the introduction of battle-ready tanks used in war.
Where horses or donkeys used in World War 2?
Mainly horses were used in World War 2. But donkeys were used in World War 1.
What was used in war?
Dynamite was used in World War 1, but stopped using it during World War 2
What was the bloodiest battles of World War 1?
World War I was the bloodiest war of World War I as it was the only war of World War I. The same can be said of every war.
What was the flying shuttle of World War I?
it was never used in world war 1
What was used in World War 2 but not war world 1?
Nuclear bomb.
What kind of money was used in World War I?
world war 1 money
