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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Annual Allied Axis Crude Oil Production 1939-1945
Crude oil production was the single most strategic natural resource for modern warfare. The Allies had it and the Axis did not. The US and USSR both had enough that they were self-sufficient, and the US could also export. Germany and Japan both had strategic goals to capture oil resources. The Allies countered by destroying what the Axis Nations could produce and limiting their … [Read more...] about Annual Allied Axis Crude Oil Production 1939-1945
Annual Allied Axis Iron Ore Production 1939-1945
The global conflict of World War II witnessed a vast array of economic and industrial endeavors, with iron production playing a crucial role in the war efforts. This article aims to examine the annual iron production from 1939 to 1945, comparing the output of the Allied nations (USA, USSR, UK, and Canada) with that of the Axis nations (Germany, Italy, Hungary, Romania, and … [Read more...] about Annual Allied Axis Iron Ore Production 1939-1945
Annual Allied Axis Coal Production 1939-1945
Coal production and its supply played a crucial role in the outcome of World War II. Coal was vital for the Allied nations (USA, USSR, UK, and Canada) and the Axis nations (Germany, Italy, Hungary, Romania, and Japan). Coal powered their industries and provided energy for transportation. Both sides targeted coal’s strategic potential. For example, Germany long saw the potential … [Read more...] about Annual Allied Axis Coal Production 1939-1945
Strategic Raw Materials Self Sufficiency or Deficiency
The strategic self-sufficiency or deficiency in raw materials played a critical role in shaping the military and economic strategies of the major belligerent nations during World War II. The Allied nations, including the United Kingdom (UK), the United States (US), and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), pursued diverse approaches to address their raw material … [Read more...] about Strategic Raw Materials Self Sufficiency or Deficiency
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
Allies Axis Weapon Production – Air Forces
World War II witnessed a monumental clash of air forces production between the Allied nations and the Axis powers. Each nation's production totals of various aircraft types provide valuable insights into the scale and intensity of the air war during this global conflict. Only in reconnaissance and fighters did the Axis maintain parity or near parity. In all other categories, … [Read more...] about Allies Axis Weapon Production – Air 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
