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Submarine warfare

Okay kiddo, let's talk about submarines!

Submarines are big metal tubes that can go underwater. They have a special engine that propels them through the water, and they also have special equipment that helps them see and hear things around them.

Now, sometimes submarines are used in war. This is called submarine warfare. The goal of submarine warfare is to stop other ships or submarines from getting to a certain place, or to attack them.

Submarines are really good at this because they can be very hard to see or hear when they are underwater. They can also fire torpedoes, which are special missiles that can travel underwater and explode when they hit their target.

But it's not just about attacking. Submarines can also be used to protect other ships. They can spot enemy submarines before anyone else can, and then they can tell their friends where the enemy is so they can avoid it.

Submarine warfare can be very dangerous. Submarines have to be very careful not to hit other underwater objects, like rocks or mines. They also have to be careful not to make too much noise, because the enemy can hear them and find them.

So, all in all, submarine warfare is like a big game of hide and seek, but with very powerful weapons. It's very serious and very dangerous, but sometimes it's necessary to protect our country and our friends.
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