Magnetic mine by G. H. Davis
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Magnetic mine by G. H. Davis
The German magnetic mine: the first diagrams of its working and the methods by which it is laid. Diagrams showing the delicate electrical mechanism which reacts to the weak magnetic field set up by a metal-hulled ship, and the parachute device for dropping the mine.
1940
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Davis Delicate Device Diagrams Double Dropping Electrical Invention Laid Laying Magnetic Mechanism Methods Mine Mines Parachute Spread Technology Weak Weapon Hulled Reacts Weapons
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This striking photograph from the Illustrated London News, dated 1940, provides a unique glimpse into the inner workings of a German magnetic mine, one of the most innovative and deadly weapons used during World War II. Designed and illustrated by G.H. Davis, this double-page spread offers detailed diagrams of the mine's intricate electrical mechanism and the methods by which it was laid. The magnetic mine was a revolutionary weapon in naval warfare, capable of detecting and detonating ships based on their magnetic fields. The diagrams reveal the delicate electrical components that made this possible, including a sensitive magnet that reacted to the weak magnetic field generated by a metal-hulled ship. This ingenious technology allowed the mine to differentiate between harmless objects and potential targets, making it a formidable threat to Allied forces. Another essential component of the magnetic mine was the parachute device, which enabled the mine to be dropped from an aircraft and slowly descend to the water's surface. This feature allowed the mine to be laid in strategic locations far from German shores, increasing the reach and effectiveness of the German Navy. The diagrams in this photograph offer a fascinating insight into the technological innovation and ingenuity of the German military during World War II. They serve as a reminder of the critical role that scientific advancements played in the conflict and the importance of understanding the inner workings of weapons and technologies to gain a strategic advantage.
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