History of the Depth Charge

During World War II, depth charges were further developed. The Royal Navy's Hedgehog depth charge could be launched to a distance of 250 yards and contained 24 small, high-explosive bombs that exploded on contact. Other depth charges weighing as much as 3,000 pounds were used in World War II.

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• Depth Charge Operator

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