Reflecting the German versus Allies naval forces philosophical differences on prosecuting the naval war it is only in submarines that the Axis nations out produce the Allied nations. Although Japan desired to expand their sea power capabilities, they did not have the wherewithal to match the US and UK naval forces production capabilities. Sea Faring Culture Of the … [Read more...] about Allies Axis Weapon Production – Naval Forces
Other Allies
WW2 Death Count Per Country in European Theaters
World War II brought immense loss of life. In the European theaters of the war, various nations faced varying degrees of devastation. This article explores the death counts in key European countries during World War II, differentiating between military and civilian casualties and examining the factors contributing to the varying numbers. Three European countries, USSR, Poland … [Read more...] about WW2 Death Count Per Country in European Theaters
Recipients of US Aircraft Production
Twenty percent of US manufactured aircraft were transferred to foreign recipients as part of the Lend-Lease program. The British Commonwealth nations were the largest foreign beneficiary followed by the Soviet Union. The United States Army Air Force received more than half of the total planes produced. Recipients of US Aircraft Production According to Table 79 of the … [Read more...] about Recipients of US Aircraft Production
US Propeller Production by Manufacturer Jul 40-Aug 45
US and Canadian industry stepped forward to support the aircraft propeller production war effort. Several were aircraft manufacturing veterans while other manufacturers were newcomers. These manufacturers provided their industrial capacity to meet the Allied aviation needs. The United States Army procured 708,268 automatically controllable pitch aircraft propellers from 1940 … [Read more...] about US Propeller Production by Manufacturer Jul 40-Aug 45
Estimated Percentage of Jewish Population Killed, by Country
The Holocaust, one of the darkest chapters in human history, saw the systematic genocide of millions of Jews by Nazi Germany and its collaborators. While the sheer scale of this atrocity is well-documented, it's essential to recognize that the impact of the Holocaust varied from country to country. Jewish populations suffered the ultimate sacrifice for their faith. Their fates … [Read more...] about Estimated Percentage of Jewish Population Killed, by Country
Estimated Jewish Populations, Wannsee Conference, 1942
The Wannsee Conference, held on January 20, 1942, is a chilling reminder of the systematic and organized nature of the Holocaust during World War II. This conference, convened by high-ranking officials of Nazi Germany, was instrumental in planning the implementation of the "Final Solution," a genocidal program aimed at the extermination of Europe's Jewish population. This … [Read more...] about Estimated Jewish Populations, Wannsee Conference, 1942
Percentage of World Motor Vehicle Production, 1936
For many, their perception of the Germany Army is one of a highly mechanized force employing tanks and other motor vehicles. That perception was played up by the Reich Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda and reinforced with their early blitzkrieg victories. Germany's Reliance on Horses German logistics was highly reliant on horses and carts rather than … [Read more...] about Percentage of World Motor Vehicle Production, 1936
Comparative Military Manpower Sept 1939
At the outbreak of WW2 in Europe the USSR alone had 46% of the European military manpower. USSR maintained a 2.8:1 ratio over Germany on day one. Many of the other nations such as France and Poland had significant manpower numbers but both would be shortly neutralized. 1930s Military Build Up by Nation China The size of China's military varied greatly during the … [Read more...] about Comparative Military Manpower Sept 1939
Military Divisions per Country 1939-45 in Europe
In Europe, German and Soviet number of divisions were the bulk of the fighting forces. Soviet and German divisions were approximately the same from 1940 to 1943. Germany was not only facing the Soviets on the Eastern Front but the British and Americans in North Africa, the Atlantic, and later in Italy and France. German Forces Occupying … [Read more...] about Military Divisions per Country 1939-45 in Europe
World Population by Country by Alignment – 1939
As of 1939, the world population stood at around 2.3 billion people, with significant differences between nations. Manpower, essential for military mobilization, would prove pivotal in determining the war's outcome, but it was just one facet of how the alignment of nations influenced World War II. Other vital resources, including oil, aluminum, and food, were also affected by … [Read more...] about World Population by Country by Alignment – 1939
