"FLAMMENWERFER"
The country wich "introduced" the flamethrower to the war was Germany, which brought the weapon in the early years of the war (betweeen 1914-1915). This weapon made British and French soldiers shake, however the weapon was later by this two countries as well. The "objective" of the weapon is to burn everything in its path by releasing burning fuel.
The German army used during the war two models of the flamethrower. The Kleinflammenwerfer, a portable flamethrower designed to be used by a single man.
The Grossflammenwerfer, wich was larger and much more heavier than the first one, was designed to be carried by groups of people, as a result the flamethrower had a range of aproximately 40 meters. The problem with this flamethrower was that its fuel was really expensive. This flamethrower was mostly carried by tanks.
The German army used during the war two models of the flamethrower. The Kleinflammenwerfer, a portable flamethrower designed to be used by a single man.
The Grossflammenwerfer, wich was larger and much more heavier than the first one, was designed to be carried by groups of people, as a result the flamethrower had a range of aproximately 40 meters. The problem with this flamethrower was that its fuel was really expensive. This flamethrower was mostly carried by tanks.
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The first notable use of the Flammenwerfer came in a surprise attack launched by the Germans upon the British at Hooge in Flanders. The fire made the British soldiers to move back and gave territory to Germany.
Later, the French made their own portable one-man Schilt flamethrower, of a superior build to the german model. It was used in trench attacks during the begining of the war (between 1917-1918). The Germans produced a lighter modified version of their flamethrower named the Wex, in 1917, wich had benefit of self-igniting.
Later, the French made their own portable one-man Schilt flamethrower, of a superior build to the german model. It was used in trench attacks during the begining of the war (between 1917-1918). The Germans produced a lighter modified version of their flamethrower named the Wex, in 1917, wich had benefit of self-igniting.