The Allies loss aircraft at a 1.9:1 ratio compared to their Axis counterparts. This was part of the price the Allied air forces paid in order to gain air superiority. However, the air superiority that they did gain was a key to final victory. Total Losses The total number of airplanes lost during World War II is difficult to determine with complete accuracy due to … [Read more...] about WW2 Aircraft Losses by Country
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Annual Allied Axis Naval Construction 1939-45
In all aspects of naval construction, save submarines, the Allies outproduced their Axis foes significantly. In battleship production the Allies outproduced the Axis by a 2.6 to one ratio. Aircraft carriers, cruisers, escorts, and destroyers the Allies’ ratios were higher. In submarines the Axis produced 1336 to 370 Allies units for a 3.6 to one ratio. The UK and US both … [Read more...] about Annual Allied Axis Naval Construction 1939-45
Annual Allied Axis Tank and Self-propelled Gun Production 1939-45
Tank and self-propelled gun production was near parity between the Allies and Axis in 1939 and 1940, however with Germany’s invasion of the USSR a production divergence begins in 1941. In 1942 US and USSR production numbers ramp up significantly and the divergence becomes huge. Germany produced 90 percent of the Axis tanks and self-propelled guns but were outproduced by the US … [Read more...] about Annual Allied Axis Tank and Self-propelled Gun Production 1939-45
Allies Axis Weapon Production – Naval Forces
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
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
Armored Fighting Vehicle Production by Country, 1935-45
Allied Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) production from 1935 through 1945 out produced their Axis counterparts 221,557 units to 51,845 units or a 4.3:1 ratio. Although Germany co-opted many AFVs from their annex or occupied lands they still found themselves outnumbered in most battles. Germany would turn to larger tanks such as the Panthers and Tigers hoping better armor and guns … [Read more...] about Armored Fighting Vehicle Production by Country, 1935-45
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