WWII Flame Thrower Tanks
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- During the Second World War Flamethrowers were one of the most feared weapons of the conflict. For the most part these weapons were used by infantry, however there were some vehicles including tanks which also used them. In today's video we look at the Flame Thrower Tanks of WWII.
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What did you think of the flamethrowing tanks of World War Two? Do you think they were too harsh of a weapon to use during the war?
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I mean, German soldiers wanted to ban the Trench sweper shotgun and American forces loved to use both the aformentioned shotgun and later the Flamethrower. And to be honest doesn't matter if the Flamethrower is in the tank or in the hands of a soldier it was pretty much easy to blow both up
The intense fire would use up all the oxygen in caves and bunkers too making it very effective
I think this weapon is one of the scariest because burning to death is a horrific way to die. But then it is a very effective tool for some situations too.
The thing I am curious about is the flammable liquid that was used. I am almost positive that starting in 1943, the US and UK began to switch from using gasoline as flamethrower fuel to using napalm as the flammable liquid. I believe that by the time of D-Day in Normandy, all flamethrowers used by the UK or US were actually napalm projectors...and the telltale sign on film is all the little globules of flame that you see dropping to the ground underneath the flame stream. 💯
This is definitely correct, the napalm was much more effective as it would stick to things and burn, it would even burn in water IIRC.
Truly a terrifying weapon.
@@TokyoCraftsman Absolutely...thank you for commenting. As I understand it, it also was harder to ignite the napalm, and that made it safer to carry a flamethrower...they really did not explode in a fireball the way they show in the movies.
When I think napalm i think styropian and gasoline, but I am pretty sure they would have used gasoline mixed with motor oil
@@julianhen9049 gas and motor oil mixed as the liquid they used before napalm in flamethrowers, you mean? Yeah...that would make sense...good info, thanks.
Australian Matilda Frogs used something called Gelatol
Interesting video, thanks! While not in a tank, the Livens Large Gallery Flame Projector of WWI was a beast! Cool flamethrower war film scenes are in Where Trumpets Fade, Men in War, and Hell is for Heroes.
Never heard of the T34 flamethrower tank, thanks for sharing !
Glad you enjoyed the video Travenhorn, thanks for watching
it was called ot-34
Quite typical of a victim of Western media. OT-34 was the most popular tank of WW2.
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Thank you for sharing
I find flamethrowers to be an interesting juxtaposition: horrifyingly inhumane weapons, but extremely effective against pillboxes, caves and tunnels. I believe they saved the lives of many Marines in the pacific, though not necessarily the men who were carrying them.
I think, the worst nightmare for our grandfathers would be to meet a Tiger-Crocodyle by night in 1944 on the beach in Normandy.
How could the Germans launch a night attack on the Normandy beaches or a single Normandy beach , when all the Allied beachheads had already been extended inland by nightfall ? Anyway , no hypothetical scenarios were going to stop the Allies . The Allies were by far the better military power .
@@genaro5766 Ok. You know wikipedia ?
The first bombs on Normandy at 22:35 5 june
The first paratooreps on Normandy at 01:00 until 2:30
The first tanks on Normandy only at 7:00
Now you understand what i mean ? At *night on 6 june* there was nothing that could stop a possible Tiger-Crocodyle.
I like that some Crocadile crews speays fuel over an enemy and that usually uncouraged them to surrender
Terrifying! 🔥
Burn baby burn ❤️🔥
sweet
This is one of the most awesome weapons I have seen but it's saddens me that these were made to be used on us
It does surprise me that there were plenty of Germans surrendering when they seen that beast pull up to their pillbox. Even the bravest of soldiers would consider surrendering before burning to death!
I believe the American Steam Tank of WW1 was the first tank to have a flamethrower. But it never saw service.
The end question is stupid because in a war, you have to do what needs to be done…
OT-34, OT-34/85 and Panzer III (fl), just to name a few
The Germans had the Sturm Tiger, they could've/should've made a flame version 😀😀👍!
Didnt most of these fire napalm?
If they used these in Vietnam then the war would’ve been very short
I've heard that if captured, regular troops would be left alive, but flame troopers would get shot on site for their horrific duty. Nobody truly respected the gruesome method of flame warfare.
So what it is war
You did not want to be the soldier with the flamethrower pack, that's for sure. one of the shortest life expectancies in the war.
I can see these make a comeback as Ukraine has all these Russian fortifications to clear out.
If I'm not mistaken, they are not allowed in war anymore. However some may follow the practice of better to ask forgiveness than ask permission.
@@robertnewman4105 I don't think they are illegal though probably frowned upon. Of course now that the Ukraine war is a stalemate and the best Ukraine can hope for is to hold the line it's no longer in Ukraine's interest that these weapons are introduced as the Russians will use them to break Ukrainian defenses.
and the flame thrower totting Germans whined like a little school girl about the U.S. using shotguns
Allies commited tons of war crimes with those in ww2...shame on them
On yes, and Germany never used them in WW1 did they?
Please elaborate when these happened