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Flamethrowers were invented in Germany. Evaluation models of the flamethrower was submitted in the German Army in 1901.

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Richard Fielder invented flamethrowers. His designs were first taken up by his country in the 20th century.

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Flamethrowers were originally made to shock men out of their trenches. The concept of the flamethrower was to spread fire against an enemy position by launching a jet of burning fuel.

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How was the technology innovative and how did it change warfare?

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How was the technology innovative and how did it change warfare?

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The flamethrower was by no means a particularly innovative weapon. The flamethrower was a psychologically terrifying weapon and it was used by the German Army in more than 300 battles.

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Provide modern examples of the technology.

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Provide modern examples of the technology.

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Besides military applications, flamethrowers have peacetime applications where there is a need for controlled burning,