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
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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
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
Allied versus Axis Military Manpower
The USSR numbers dwarf Germany’s. Although sheer numbers never tell the whole story they do help explain what Germany and Japan were up against since neither achieved the quick victories they planned. Below we discuss treatment of those who became a prisoner of war. Treatment World War II Prisoners of War (POW) During World War II, millions of individuals … [Read more...] about Allied versus Axis Military Manpower
Military Manpower and Deaths by Country
The major WW2 belligerent militaries suffered varying death rates the world over. The UK and US rates were low (3.3% and 2.5% respectively) whereas the USSR, Germany, and Japan’s rates (31.1%, 29.2% and 25.3% respectively) were high. With nearly 100 million serving the averaged death rate among the major belligerents was 19.1%. World War II Military … [Read more...] about Military Manpower and Deaths by Country
Military Deaths by Country by Service Branch
World War II was a global conflict that involved numerous nations and resulted in immense human loss. This article aims to examine the death rates by service branch for the major belligerent nations, including Germany, Italy, Japan, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States. We will explore the factors that contributed to varying death rates, such as the … [Read more...] about Military Deaths by Country by Service Branch
World War 2 Civilian and Military Deaths
World War 2 civilian and military deaths estimates vary significantly from source to source. Only the United States and the British Commonwealth nations had accurate records of military and civilian deaths, per data from the online Encyclopedia Britannica. There are several reasons for imprecise record keeping: records destroyed, boundary changes making ownership and … [Read more...] about World War 2 Civilian and Military Deaths
World War 2 Total Civilian and Military Deaths
World War II total death estimates vary significantly from source to source. This civilian and miltary deaths data is from the National WWII Museum located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Other estimates differ significantly based upon their methodology. Contributing factors to varying counts are as simple as when did WW2 start. Most western historians cite September 1, 1939, as the … [Read more...] about World War 2 Total Civilian and Military Deaths