Inventions and Advancements that Took Place During World War II

The World War created a great deal of changes for everyday life of an American citizen. American people faced losses and had to learn how to start over. It brought changes from the social and economic standpoint of things. Crazy to think that

The way that society functioned would forever be changed by the advances made during the war. For example, air warfare was central to the tactics used in WWII, and planes needed constant updates so that air warfare could be as efficient and safe as possible. “Air superiority was the goal of both the Allies and the Axis, each dedicating as much man/woman and machine power possible to produce the ultimate air weapon” (source 2) Thus, jet aircraft were born. Consistent effort and the stress of war produce significant technological progress. Due to aircraft innovation, after the war, commercial passenger planes came into existence.. Passenger planes and the changes they inspired would never be possible without the aviation progress necessitated by WWII. In the modern day, due to concerns about soldiers’ safety and the issue of human error, war has begun to be fought by self driving ground and air

William Pollard once said, "Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient tomorrow." Maybe the generals of World War 1 (WW1) should have been told this when they used cavalry when they were outdated and rifles and machine guns were the weapons of this war. They found this out the hard way which sparked the time of technological innovations and changes that was WW1. The three technological innovations I will write about are machine guns, planes and tanks.

World War One, one of the most deadliest wars in history, caused massive damage to countries in Europe. During World War One, the technology advanced, with many creations were created, that caused a high amount of death and destruction. The U-Boat, also known as a submarine, is a underwater boat that the Germans used during World War One. The Tank was developed in World War One to help make crossing no man’s land easier. Poison gas was used in World War One as a new tactic to kill people in the trenches

World War II was a war that changed the world. It affected many lives across the globe, including those in America. The lives of women and minorities in America were greatly changed. Women became a key part in aiding the war effort, and minorities took the opportunity to push for civil rights. However, for Japanese Americans, the war had a very negative effect as they were seen as a threat to our country. World War II truly impacted these groups of people and transformed their of ways of life.

World War II is an event that has marked history like no other. Originating from a European struggle, war broke out in 1939 and continued for six years. From the years 1939 through 1945 more than half the earth's surface was battling in war. American society was greatly affected. People of every age, race and class were deeply affected. Women's place in society took a leap forward like it never had before. As an effect of the second world war women's traditional roles in society were drastically altered.

The result of World War II was affected by many different factors. One major factor which affected the war was the weapons and artillery used during the war. Since the beginnings of time, weapons have always been around. From swords and knives to nuclear weapons and missiles, weapons have evolved greatly throughout the years. The weapons and artillery used in World War II basically were evolved types of weaponry that were used during World War I (Military History 1).

America 's involvement in WW2 had major changes which helped shape the America we live in today. From 1939 through 1945 there were many changes in the economic, cultural, and political arenas. Some of these changes were the television becoming very popular, FDR tried to keep America neutral, America entered the war because of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The war did have a lasting effect on the culture of the time. Everyone was involved one way or another and everyone wanted peace. One major political change was the twilight of FDR’s New Deal.

World War II (WWII) had an immense effect on the United States; culturally, economically, and industrially. Although no battles were fought on American soil, the war affected all phases of American life. Among the infinite of changes experienced by Americans during this time, there was a big shift in the industrial complex, a re-imagining of the role of women in society, and economic boost. Social shifts began to shape a new national identity which would change the country forever.

During World War 1, innovation shaped causing changes to the social, economic and political structures of the world. Numerous innovations coming out from all around the world were war based, giving nations that superiority in the war. The most feared of the time, poison gas, most often used for the destroying the strength of trench warfare.

In an article by Jonathan Tracy entitled, “Why Study World War II?” he characterizes the war as the defining tragedy and pivotal period of the 20th century. He points out that the war saw the introduction of radar and electronic warfare, sonar, hand-held antitank weapons, the jet engine, the cruise missile, and the smart bomb. The war also saw the first wide-spread use of antibiotics, blood plasma, synthetic insecticides, and two-way radios. In addition, World War II saw the creating of the V-2 rocket, the first vehicle capable of reading outer space, and when coupled with nuclear weapons, can have a decisive impact on the human race.

World War II was one of the most horrific and catastrophic conflict periods in the history of humankind. Although much of World War II is remembered as being that and having negative outcomes, it definitely had some positive ones too. One of them and the most important of all of them was the encounter with new modern advanced technology, warfare, and strategies. This new advanced technology would affect the type of warfare that was fought, which lead to the triumph of one side over the other. Generals had to have smart tactical strategies in order to take the enemy by surprise and win the battle. World War II left Europe in ruins a total disaster that was primarily caused by the many technological advances during this war.

The second group of advances is vehicle advances. This category can be broken down into a few sub-categories. They are ground vehicles, ships, and aircraft. This category of technology was one of the most important influences of the war.

It wasn’t just a war that affected people but it showed how it affected their life. World War II influenced Mason’s writing of the novel The Girl In The Blue Beret. It was based on the story of how Mason’s father- in - law and co-pilot was shot down by a German pilot during World War II (Mason). During that time, the United States, Britain, France, and more were fighting against Germany, and others. German pilots were shooting down U.S pilots, and many of them didn’t make it out alive or got killed trying to escape.

Although World War II has caused devastation and major setbacks for many nations, after the war ended they realized that they needed to rely on each other, instead of constantly oppoing one another. Therefore, international economic trade was born, which led to many benefits such as: globalization and cultural diffusion. This became the foundation of multiple advanced nations today. it is also the reason how so many countries are thriving. This proves how our world is evolving from the past and