Why Ukraine and Israel Don't Use flamethrowers... but China Does

Go to https://ground.news/Ryan to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link for 40% the Vantage plan for unlimited access. Donate for my Birthday: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/... Get The Last Republic here: https://a.co/d/8YWryUu Flamethrowers were once one of the most feared weapons on the battlefield—used in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. But today, you don’t see them in Ukraine or Gaza. Why? In this video, I break down how flamethrowers actually work (spoiler: it’s basically a very angry Super Soaker), why they were terrifying, and why most modern armies ditched them. From their short range and heavy weight, to the fact that drones and thermobaric rockets now do the job better, flamethrowers just don’t fit modern warfare. But there’s one outlier: China still fields the Type-74 flamethrower. Why? Is it for real military use, or just for show? We’ll also look at why drones dropping molten metal didn’t catch on in Ukraine, and why Israel avoids using fire in Gaza’s tunnel complexes. For uncensored video, check out my substack at: https://ryanmcbeth.substack.com Like my shirts? Get your own at: https://www.bunkerbranding.com/pages/... Want a personalized greeting: https://www.cameo.com/ryanmcbeth Watch all of my long form videos:    • Military Equipment, Tactics and Strategy   Twitter: @ryanmcbeth Instagram: @therealryanmcbeth BlueSky @ryanmcbeth Reddit: /r/ryanmcbeth Join the conversation:   / discord   Want to send me something? Ryan McBeth Productions LLC 8705 Colesville Rd. Suite 249 Silver Spring, MD 20910 USA