The M2 flamethrower was an American, man-portable, backpack flamethrower that was used in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The M2 was the successor to the M1 …

Often flamethrower teams were made up of combat engineer units, later with troops of the chemical warfare service. The Army fielded more flamethrower units than the Marine Corps, …

This page is a list of flamethrowers of all forms from all around the world. [1] The Einstossflammenwerfer 46 was a light single-shot flamethrower, used as an auxiliary infantry …

Jan 16, 2021 · The U.S. military used these to great effect against the Japanese fortifications including log bunkers and caves during World War II.

Apr 4, 2020 · Despite these issues, the U.S. Department of Defense clearly saw some potential advantages that the flamethrower offered and created various man-portable and vehicle …

Sep 26, 2016 · The M2 flamethrower (M2-2) served as the standard flamethrower of the US military during and after World War 2, replacing the M1 and M1A1 series. The M2 would go on …

With the success of the Hooge attack, the German army adopted the flamethrower on a widespread basis on all fronts of battle. Flammenwerfers were used in groups of six, each …

A flamethrower is a mechanical device designed to project a long controllable stream of fire. Some flamethrowers project a stream of ignited flammable liquid; some project a long gas …

Mar 1, 2025 · Flame thrower, military assault weapon that projects a stream of blazing oil or thickened gasoline against enemy positions. As used in World War II and later wars it …

Oct 24, 2023 · The M2 flamethrower would quietly become one of the most important weapons in the U.S. arsenal in the last year of the war. Training Was Essential. The U.S. Army pamphlet …