What does Nebelwerfer mean in English?
masculine noun. (Mil) multiple rocket launcher.
What does a Nebelwerfer do?
They were primarily intended to deliver poison gas and smoke shells, although a high-explosive shell was developed for the Nebelwerfer from the beginning. Initially, two different mortars were fielded before they were replaced by a variety of rocket launchers ranging in size from 15 to 32 centimetres (5.9 to 12.6 in).
When was the Nebelwerfer used?
| 15 cm Nebelwerfer 41 | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1941–45 |
| Used by | Germany |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history |
How much artillery did Germany have in ww2?
The firepower of a German infantry division far exceeded that of a French, British, or Polish division; the standard German division included 442 machine guns, 135 mortars, 72 antitank guns, and 24 howitzers. Allied divisions had a firepower only slightly greater than that of World War I.
What is a Moaning Minnie?
someone who annoys other people by complaining all the time: Oh stop being such a moaning minnie!
Who uses Katyusha rocket?
Soviet Union
Katyusha rocket launcher
| Katyusha | |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1941–present |
| Used by | Soviet Union, and others |
When was rocket artillery invented?
Congreve rocket, artillery rocket developed by Sir William Congreve (q.v.) and first used in 1806.
How heavy is a Panzerschreck?
Panzerschreck, shoulder-type rocket launcher used as an antitank weapon by Germany in World War II. The Panzerschreck consisted of a lightweight steel tube about 1.5 metres (5 feet) long that weighed about 9 kg (20 pounds).