WWI Flamethrowers by Samantha Tapia https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng en-us 2017-01-24 17:29:09 UTC 2025-10-30 14:48:54 UTC hello@padlet.com When was the Flamethrower invented? 360454 https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149098863 The flamethrower was first invented in Germany, and it was created in 1920. The French decided to invent their own portable one-man "Schilt flamethrower" and they used it to attack during 1917-18. ]]> 2017-01-24 17:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149098863 Who invented the flamethrower? 331124 https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149098987 Richard Fiedler, a German scientist, was credited for creating the flame thrower.]]> 2017-01-24 17:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149098987 What was the impact and/or effects of your weapon on WWI, a particular battle or on history in general? 351103 https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149099241 The flamethrower was a weapon that was greatly feared by the opposing armies during World War I. The fact that flamethrowers were only used for short distance attacks on another soldier limited their effectiveness in these situations, however, they were feared and many times caused other soldiers to run out into the open from their trenches to run from the weapon which would lead to them being open to the flame of the flamethrower.]]> 2017-01-24 17:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149099241 Why was the flamethrower invented 343338 https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149099247 The flamethrower was used to burn soldiers and their surroundings. It would also cause panic to the other side. There were different sizes of flamethrower that were used during World War 1. ]]> 2017-01-24 17:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149099247 How was it used 343338 https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149099631 The flamethrower was a machine with the capability to burn 18 meters of land. The soldiers had gas cylinder strapped to their back and a lit nozzle. The flamethrower was a useful weapon when used in short distances. ]]> 2017-01-24 17:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149099631 What is a flamethrower? 331124 https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149101512 The flamethrower is a device that lit a stream of fire. It brought terror to the French and British soldiers when the Germans used it.]]> 2017-01-24 17:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149101512 Where was the flamethrower invented? 360454 https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149104057 The Flamethrower was invented in Germany, it was the first of it's kind. The French were the first to face this new creation against Germany in February 1915 near Verdun. ]]> 2017-01-24 17:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149104057 343338 https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149107821 2017-01-24 17:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149107821 Effects of the weapon 351103 https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149210952 The flamethrowers put the soldiers who used them in danger because this was very dangerous and not safe to handle like a gun. The flamethrower could burn down trenches which made it easier for the Germans to attack the French and British troops]]> 2017-01-25 02:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149210952 343338 https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149389773 2017-01-25 17:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/351103/pbigx4f87fng/wish/149389773