How terrible is the "invisible killer" shockwave on the battlefield?
On the battlefield, many soldiers died with almost no scars on the surface of their bodies, why is that?It turned out that the shockwave was an "invisible killer"!A shock wave is a pressure wave generated by the rapid release of an energy body at speeds of up to 3,000 meters per second, well above the speed of sound. On the battlefield, every shell** creates a shockwave, which is why even experienced soldiers have difficulty reacting, let alone dodging, within the range of the shockwave. A typical example is the 155-mm howitzer, the killing range of its shock wave can reach 60 meters, the absolute killing range is more than ten meters, and the rest are the killing range of the shock wave. After being hit by the shockwave, although the appearance of the exterior appeared to be indistinguishable except for the torn clothing, the internal organs were shattered. The fact that the shock wave is one of the most lethal factors on the battlefield cannot be ignored.
In confronting this problem, we must recognize the dangers of shock waves, especially in war. The shock wave has a wide killing range, fast speed, and high energy, making it an irresistible killing force. In the squadron, this has been realized and is valued in military training and operations. However, protection against shock waves still needs to be improved. For example, in a field hospital, soldiers need to know more about the characteristics of the shock wave in order to better protect themselves on the battlefield.
In short, the harm of the shock wave on the battlefield cannot be underestimated. We should strengthen our understanding of shock waves and improve our ability to protect against them, so as to ensure the safety of soldiers' lives. Only in this way can we better accomplish our battlefield tasks and defend our homeland and country.