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I believe that barbed wire was first utilized by the British, who in turn had adapted it from an American concept used to fence ranches in the American West.
Wire entanglements were not first used in WWI. Piano and telegraph wire had been used in the American Civil War as part of trench defenses roughly in the same role as barbed wire.
Barbed wire was used to kill people in World War 1. They sometimes used it to hold there victims untill they kill them. world war one was a dreadful time and you should be happy that you dont live in that time because if you do then you would probably have a bad life.
A great deal of barbed wire was used during World War I in the 'No Man's Land' between the trenches. Some estimates say up to 15 tons of it was used between all the countries that participated in the war.
Sharp tangles of barbed waire were first seen in 1914 during the First World War. Improvements on the wire which caused high explosive shells to explode upon contact with the wire were introduced in 1917.
Fencing consisting of flat and thin wire was first proposed in France, by Leonce Eugene Grassin Baledans in 1860. His design consisted of bristling points, creating a fence that was painful to cross. In April 1865 Louis François Janin proposed a double wire with diamond shaped metal barbs; he was granted a patent. Michael Kelly from New York had a similar idea, and proposed that the fencing should be used specifically for deterring animals. More patents followed, and in 1867 alone there were six patents issued for barbed wire. Only two of them addressed livestock deterrence, one of which was from American Lucien B. Smith of Ohio. Before 1870, westward movement in the USA was largely across the plains with little or no settlement occurring. After the American Civil War the plains were extensively settled, consolidating America's dominance over them.
Ranchers moved out on the plains, and needed to fence their land in against encroaching farmers and other ranchers. The railroads throughout the growing West needed to keep livestock off their tracks, and farmers needed to keep stray cattle from trampling their crops. Traditional fence materials used in the Eastern U.S., like wood and stone, were expensive to use in the large open spaces of the plains, and hedging was not reliable in the rocky, clay and rain-starved dusty soils. A cost-effective alternative was needed to make cattle operations profitable.
Barbed wire had been invented towards the end of the nineteenth century so it was in use immediately war broke out - I Warner
its durable, nearly indestructible to the technology used in WWI and it would tear and cling on to soldiers combat clothing
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What would be the barbed wire entanglements main defensive function?
Greatly used in front of the trenches during World War I, the barbed wire had a defensive function to prevent or hinder an enemy frontal attack. Lines of coiled barbed wire were also used for defence in World War II, and in other theatres of war.
What effect do barbed wire have on American history?
Barbed wire caused many problems with the cattle industry in the late 1800's. Before barbed wire, ranchers could take their cattle to watering places freely without conflict. When ranchers decided to put up barbed wire and take away others' rights to the water, their were range wars.
How much barbed wire was sold in the first year?
Over 200 caseses of barbed wire were sold in the first year
What was An important factor in range wars was that?
Farmers used the invention of barbed wire to claim land
What wire was used to protect ww1 trenches?
Barbed wire was used to protect the trenches.
What were the disadvantages with barbed wire during World War 1?
Barbed wire was used to keep the trench enemies away from the soldiers in case they come for attack.
What would be the barbed wire entanglements main defensive function?
Greatly used in front of the trenches during World War I, the barbed wire had a defensive function to prevent or hinder an enemy frontal attack. Lines of coiled barbed wire were also used for defence in World War II, and in other theatres of war.
What type of wire was used as a barrier in ww1?
barbed wire
Why was barbed wire used it delay the enemy in world war 1?
The target will be more stable.
What is the wire called which is used on prisons?
Barbed or Razorwire, Barbed wire has spikes on it razor-wire looks like lots of razorblades on cable.
What effect do barbed wire have on American history?
Barbed wire caused many problems with the cattle industry in the late 1800's. Before barbed wire, ranchers could take their cattle to watering places freely without conflict. When ranchers decided to put up barbed wire and take away others' rights to the water, their were range wars.
How much barbed wire was sold in the first year?
Over 200 caseses of barbed wire were sold in the first year
Why are barbwire fences used?
Barbed Wire was/s used to prevent anything or anyone from coming in or leaving. For example, prisons have barbed wire to stop prisoners from escaping. The reason why barbed wire was chosen is because it is 'barbed' and spiky meaning that it is painful. HOPE THIS HELPS :D
What was An important factor in range wars was that?
Farmers used the invention of barbed wire to claim land
What is concertina wire?
just barbed wire used by military on the ground
What wire was used to protect ww1 trenches?
Barbed wire was used to protect the trenches.
What are several types of barbed wire?
The Kansas barbed wire museum has over 2000 different types of barbed wire on display and barbed wire collecting is a popular hobby.
