Weapons in WWI

Question 1

Submarines AKA U-boats

Answer 1

1. Durable
2. Mobile, sneak up on enemies
3. 300-600 meter effective range

Question 2

Tanks

Answer 2

Combat trench warfare. Two forms, “male” and “female”

1. Durable
2. Slow and hard to maneuver
3. Somewhat accurate

Question 3

Telephones and Radios

Answer 3

Revolution for communication as there wasn’t any communication devices.

1. Highly targeted, durable by themselves
2. Telephones limited to length of wire. Wireless radios used on ground.
3. N/A

Question 4

Mustard Gas

Answer 4

1. Last 1-2 days
2. Easy to move
3. Effects not immediate

Question 5

Chlorine Gas

Answer 5

1. Lasts 1.3 - 5 hours
2. Bigger (harder to move)
3. Instant effects
   High doses kill by asphyxiation
   Irritates eyes, nose and lungs

Question 6

Phosphate Gas

Answer 6

1. Lasts 3-30 minutes
2. Stealthy
3. Works after 1-2 day(s)
   Suffocates victim

Question 7

Airplanes

Answer 7

Initially used mainly for reconnaissance. Two types: fighter and bomber.

1. Not durable. Less fuel. Pilot exposed. Life expectancy ~70 hours.
2. Able to move freely.
3. Hard to aim. Not accurate.

Question 8

Machine Guns

Answer 8

1. Overheat (become inoperative without cooling) after being used for period of time.
2. Not mobile. Heavy
3. Highly accurate. Could fire 400-600 rounds per minute
   Weight: 30-60 KG

Question 9

Flamethrower

Answer 9

1. Low longevity. Fire for 50 seconds
2. Mobile. Carried on soldier’s back.
3. Reach distance of ~18 meters.

Question 10

Rifle-Lee Enfield

Answer 10

1. Durable. Depends on wielder’s health.
2. Mobile
   3.Accurate
   Weight: 8.8 lbs
   Range of 1000 yards