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Mine Warfare

Essay
 

 1. 

Who conducted research in the early 1800’s demonstrating that ships were vulnerable to underwater explosions?
 

 2. 

What are the three principal aspects of mine warfare?
 

 3. 

What was the most extensive Allied mining effort of World War I?
 

 4. 

What two new offensive minelaying methods were employed during World War II?
 

 5. 

What are the major methods by which mines can be planted?
 

 6. 

How are moored mines kept at a predetermined depth, and what are their disadvantages?
 

 7. 

What are the major limitations and advantages of a bottom mine.
 

 8. 

What are the three basic types of influence mines?
 

 9. 

What are the two methods of treating a ship’s steel hull to decrease magnetic effects that actuate magnetic mines?
 

 10. 

What is often the most profound impact of the mine on an enemy?
 



 
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