Torpedo

SOURCE A An extract from “The Incredible Story Of The Dambusters Raid” explaining the importance of the Möhne dam for war production in the 1900s. • The Möhne dam was important to Germany as it secured water supplies and prevented flooding. • Its mass of water was used to generate hydropower electricity, providing for the needs of the surrounding German public. • By Britain creating bombing techniques to cause destruction to this water source, it would have a significant setback on German war…

would be used in many different devices to help us with everything from keep our country safe, to allowing us to access the Internet almost everywhere we go. Eventually, she got a patent, when she used frequency-hopping to invent a radio-controlled torpedo. Although the Navy took the patent, They neither rewarded her, nor credited her for her inventions. This led to Hedy Lamar mostly being known for her looks and as an actress,…

White Death The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death. The great white shark is a species of lamniform shark which can be found in the coastal surface waters of all the major oceans. The great white shark is mainly known for its size, with mature individuals growing up to 6.4 m (21 ft.) in length and 3,324 kg (7,328) in weight. These sharks reach maturity around 15 years old and was believed to have a lifespan of…

and “The Zimmerman Telegram” that was sent to Mexico from Germany. The United States was justified in entering the first world war against Germany morally, because Germany was attacking innocent people. The British passenger ship, Lusitania was torpedo by U-boat of Germany on May 7, 1915. It killed approximately 1,195 passengers on the ship and 123 were Americans. President Wilson, originally, wanted an apology from Germany and not to fight back. However, former President Theodore Roosevelt…

side. “Survival”, by John Hersey, was a difficult book to get through because it tells the true story about events that occurred in World War II. Previous President John F. Kennedy, referred to as Jack, is the main character in the story. After his torpedo was split in two by Japanese fighter ships Jack and his men were stranded, wounded, and some almost too weak to continue. The courageous John F. Kennedy knew he was their only hope and one night while they were on the island, he decided to…

Approximately, 353 Japanese fighters, bombers,and torpedo planes attacked Pearl Harbor. The attack on Pearl Harbor commenced at 7:48 a.m. Hawaiian time. The losses of the U.S. and Japan. Japanese losses were light, 29 Aircraft, five midget submarines, and 64 servicemen. When Japan attacked our airfields…

Sodium Azide There is perhaps not a lot known about this chemical and what it can do to/for people. One important aspect is to know what the chemical is made of, doing so will give someone a general look into its makeup. Secondly, “What is something we use this chemical for in everyday life”. Lastly, “How does this affect our cell breathing process?” From these topics, one can gather a general sense of what this substance does and whether or not it should be strayed away from. Of course it…

possible for Americans to be transported to Vietnam all while in the comfort of their living rooms--Americans put their trust in the media, and this new easy access to information completely shaped their public opinion of the war. August 4th 1964, a torpedo is supposedly fired at the USS Maddox, yet it is later…

was the planes that were arriving from California. Within minutes after the arrival of the first wave of Japanese attackers, Pearl Harbor became a scene of horror, destruction, and confusion with the U.S. A torpedo hit the battleship U.S.S. West Virginia and a set of explosions went off. A torpedo hit U.S.S. Arizona and it 's blazes set the U.S.S. Tennessee on fire. The U.S.S. Arizona is still resting in Pearl Harbor, and serves as a memorial to Americans of what the Japanese did to us. When the…

Introduction It’s the late 1800s (March 1895) and Russia is one of the most prominent Super Powers of the Western Hemisphere. They have significant plans of expanding into China and Korea. At this time, Japan took the win against China in the Sino-Japanese War. This created a major obstacle that Russia was not willing to accept. With the support of the other western super powers (Germany and France), Russia was aggressive and succeeded in sustaining pressure on Japan that moved them to…