Three production items jump out in the Allies favor; 1) Allies outproduced the Axis nation in tanks and self-propelled guns by a 3.5 to 1 margin, 2) the Allies held almost a ten to one ratio in other vehicles allowing the Allies greater mobility in the field and not as reliant on railroad systems, and 3) the Allies, especially the USSR, were great believers in artillery and … [Read more...] about Allies Axis Weapon Production – Land Forces
Allies vs. Axis
Soviet and German Aircraft Available In Europe
By sheer numbers the USSR overtook Germany in number of aircraft in Europe. In early 1942 Germany had nearly a two to one ratio advantage. By 1943 that was totally reversed and the USSR had over a three to one advantage. Philosophy The Soviet Union and Germany had different approaches to developing and using aircraft technology. The Soviet Union focused on developing … [Read more...] about Soviet and German Aircraft Available In Europe
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
Real National Product of UK, US, USSR, and Germany, 1937-45
The USSR suffered significant Real National Product loss due to losing territory and their associated economic assets. The United States and the United Kingdom both were able to grow their national products in real terms during the war years. Germany’s Real National Product However, it is the German Real National Product that is most interesting. From 1939 through … [Read more...] about Real National Product of UK, US, USSR, and Germany, 1937-45
Munitions Expenditure per Military Personnel
World War II witnessed a stark contrast in munitions expenditure per military personnel between the Allied nations (the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Soviet Union) and Germany. This article explores the reasons behind the intensive munitions production built by the Allied nations from the beginning of the war, in contrast to Germany's slow build-up process. The … [Read more...] about Munitions Expenditure per Military Personnel
Allies-German Spending Ratios, Munitions vs Military Pay
During World War II, the Allied nations (the United States, United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union) and Germany adopted contrasting approaches to munitions spending and military pay. The Allies focused on mass arms production, high industrial productivity, and logistics, while Germany emphasized craftsmanship, manpower, and the belief in highly trained troops. This article … [Read more...] about Allies-German Spending Ratios, Munitions vs Military Pay
Combat Munitions Production, Major Belligerents, 1935-44
In the prewar years Allied and Axis expenditures on combat munitions production tilted slightly in the Axis favor. However, by 1942 Soviet spending by itself was equaling Japanese and German spending and the United States was outspending the Axis nations on a 1.7 to one basis. Both Germany and Japan would continue to expand their munition expenditure at a growing rate, but they … [Read more...] about Combat Munitions Production, Major Belligerents, 1935-44
Combat Munitions Production, Allies versus Axis, 1935-44
During the prewar years 1935-39 the Allied nations spent 86 percent of what the Axis spent on combat munitions production. However, by 1942 the Allies were outspending the Axis nations on a 3.61 to one ratio. Although the ratio wouldn’t grow the spending gap kept accelerating until the end of the war. Combat Munitions Definition Combat munitions are weapons, … [Read more...] about Combat Munitions Production, Allies versus Axis, 1935-44
Numbers of Weapon Types Produced in Germany USSR, 1944
Germany consolidated the number of weapon types and platforms in 1944. Logistics was a major issue for Germany throughout the war making field repairs very difficult. Lack of commonality due to the myriad of different weapon types and platforms increased the practice of cannibalization while waiting for the right spare part. Logistics was not the only reason for consolidation … [Read more...] about Numbers of Weapon Types Produced in Germany USSR, 1944
German vs. USSR Volume of Industrial Production, 1940
Industrial production needs such as raw material, power, and tooling prior to Germany’s invasion of the USSR shows German advantages in the iron categories but at a disadvantage everywhere else. These measures partially represent Germany’s and Soviet Union’s industrial capacity to wage war. Industrial Production These numbers alone don’t tell … [Read more...] about German vs. USSR Volume of Industrial Production, 1940