The Use Of Torpedoes In WWI

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Torpedoes are underwater devices that are self-propelled. They are highly explosive and very dangerous if put into the wrong hands. It has been used for destruction, war and many conflicts. They are still operating now. They were used all over the world in or above the water. They were mostly used in submarines. In this report, I’ll be explaining what torpedoes are, how they were used in world war 1, how they were used in the US navy and more. Torpedoes can be described as cigar shaped, underwater missiles. It is made for destruction. It was made to be used in or above the water. It is a highly dangerous weapon which was used in the world war 1. It was made to be used in submarines or ships to destroy and obliterate the target. It was first

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