Episode 112: Flamethrowers in WW1: The Weapon That Shocked the Trenches
In 1915, the German army began using a terrible new weapon in organized assaults. The flamethrower capable of clearing a trench in seconds, few weapons the First World War produced such immediate revulsion or such rapid imitation. In this episode, we dive into the story of liquid fire on the Western front, tracing its evolution, its most notorious actions and its overall effect on the battlefield.
WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front! · Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer Jones
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Show Notes
In 1915, the German army began using a terrible new weapon in organized assaults. The flamethrower capable of clearing a trench in seconds, few weapons the First World War produced such immediate revulsion or such rapid imitation. In this episode, we dive into the story of liquid fire on the Western front, tracing its evolution, its most notorious actions and its overall effect on the battlefield.
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