🔍Sniper rifles with telescopic sights were introduced in World War One, making them highly effective.
🎯Snipers became objects of fear in trench warfare, as they could shoot accurately at long distances.
🔫The introduction of scopes allowed snipers to easily acquire and eliminate their targets.
🔎Snipers used well-concealed positions and camouflage to make them harder to detect.
💥Decoys, such as paper mache heads, were used to draw out enemy snipers and locate their positions.
What weapons did snipers use in World War One?
—Snipers in World War One used rifles with telescopic sights, which allowed them to shoot accurately at long distances.
Why were snipers feared in trench warfare?
—Snipers in trench warfare were highly effective, as they could eliminate targets that barely protruded their heads over the trench parapet.
How did snipers hide themselves?
—Snipers used well-concealed positions and camouflage to make themselves harder to detect by enemy soldiers.
What were decoys used for?
—Decoys, such as paper mache heads, were used to draw out enemy snipers and locate their positions.
Who introduced scoped rifles in World War One?
—The German Imperial Army was the first to seriously consider scoped rifles, and the British and French soon followed suit.
00:00Introduction of sniper rifles with telescopic sights in World War One.
01:19The fear of snipers in trench warfare.
01:55Effectiveness of snipers with scoped rifles at long distances.
02:59Snipers using concealed positions and camouflage to hide.
03:38Use of decoys, such as paper mache heads, to draw out enemy snipers.
