| The Flammenwerfer 35, or FmW 35 (flame thrower model 1935) was a 1-man German flamethrower used to clear out trenches and buildings. It could project fuel up to 80 feet (25 meters) from the user. This weapon was also known as the “skinsteal,” because using this weapon at close range would usually result in severe skin loss. The burning liquid compound used produced fumes very similar to lachrymatory agents. It contained 11.8 liters (2.6 imperial gallons; 3.1 United States gallons) of fuel in a single vertical cylindrical tank. Its disadvantage was its large weight of 80 pounds (36 kilograms). | |
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| Image Dimensions | 1920 x 1461 |
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| Photographer Title | Propagandakompanie |
| Caption Author | Written or Adapted by Jason McDonald |
| Date Photographed | January 1, 1940 |
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| Country | Germany |
| Archive | Australian War Memorial |
| Record Number | 44602 |
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