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
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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
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
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
WW2 Military and Civilian Deaths in Europe
World War 2 total death estimates vary significantly from source to source. This data is from the World-War-2.info website. Other estimates differ significantly based upon their methodology. Contributing factors to varying counts are as simple as when did WW2 start, do deaths due to famine caused by the war count, etc. Among the nations shown on this chart only the United … [Read more...] about WW2 Military and Civilian Deaths in Europe
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