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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.
Sandbags were used because they are able to absorb shock and projectiles. Sand dissipates 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 were used to protect the soldiers from enemy rifle fire. However they were less effective in the event of shell fire. Sandbags were also sometimes placed in the bottom of the trench to soak up water. hope that helped! :D
During World War 1, sandbags and barbed wire were used to protect the trenches. It helped to keep the enemy at bay.
They were used for houses and buisneses effected by the flood waters
Sandbags were used in The Blitz to put out fires that German bombs had started.
for camouflage in WW1 (world war1) they had yellowish green army shirts like there were more yellow on there shirts
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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.
Was dynamite used in war?
Yes it was used in World War 1 but it was stopped being used in World War 2
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 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.
Was dynamite used in war?
Yes it was used in World War 1 but it was stopped being used in World War 2
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 war was dynamite used in?
Dynamite was used in World War 1, but stopped using it during World War 2
What was the flying shuttle of World War I?
it was never used in world war 1
