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They used computers during WW II for rangekeeping [1]. They were complicated and heavy electromechanical beasts. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_I_Fire
by ipsin 8y ago
They used computers during WW II for rangekeeping [1]. They were complicated and heavy electromechanical beasts.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_I_Fire_Control_Computer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_I_Fire_Control_Computer
- KirinDave 8y agoRight but this was NOT the most historically significant application of computers in WW2 by a long shot. That's why I'm wondering if this is a visible example of how history tends to redefine significance and refocus on different events over time.
- stan_rogers 8y agoCalculating trajectory tables for artillery was ENIAC's primary job as well.