Got a Real-World Weapon, Armor or Tactics Question? Mk. XXI

[Mr Beer]

Also, regarding the terror caused by flamethrowers, they make you a priority target on the battlefield. During WW2, snipers would prioritize the flamethrower carriers. MOREOVER, the liquid in it would not last much past 5 minutes, so you had to really micro manage its usage.

Plus flamethrower troops who surrendered were less likely to make it to POW camp as opposed to a nearby ditch.