ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Mark I Fire Control Computer

The Mark I Fire Control Computer is like a fancy calculator that helps people who shoot big guns aim better. Imagine you have a toy gun and you want to hit a target far away. It's hard to aim because you have to think about things like the distance, the wind, and the angle you're shooting at. The Fire Control Computer does all of that thinking for you and tells you exactly where to aim so you have a better chance of hitting the target. It's like having a smart friend who can help you shoot better. The Mark I was one of the first types of these computers and it was really important during World War II for helping soldiers aim their big guns more accurately.