The two Allied nations, the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK), far outproduced their Axis counterparts in warships. Strategically, both the US and the UK believed in two ocean navies as well as worldwide trade. Japan to a lesser degree depended upon trade but it was limited in scope to the Pacific and their navy reflected that fact. Additionally, the US and UK had … [Read more...] about Warships Produced by Nation by Total Tonnage 1940-45
Hardware
Tank Production by Nation 1940 to 1945
Every year from 1940 to 1945 the Allies outproduced the Axis in tanks. Overall, the Allies tank production outstripped the Axis by a 4.2 to 1 ratio. Japan’s tanks production was minimal reflecting the type of war they faced in the Asia Pacific theater. In the European theater Germany’s production went up against the two war production heavyweights in the Union of the Soviet … [Read more...] about Tank Production by Nation 1940 to 1945
WW2 Aircraft Losses by Country
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
Soviet Armor Losses
During World War II, the Soviet Union suffered devastating losses in terms of tanks, self-propelled guns, and armored vehicles. The Soviet military was heavily reliant on these vehicles to wage war on the Eastern Front, and their losses significantly impacted the outcome of the war. Two thirds of Soviet armor was lost during the war. According to data from Colonel General … [Read more...] about Soviet Armor Losses
V-2 Production Estimates
The V-2 Vergeltungswaffe 2 "Vengeance Weapon 2” was the world’s first ballistic missile. The V-2’s design and development phase were long and arduous due to the multitude of leading-edge technologies required. The V-2 production also had a long and arduous path. Unlike the V-1’s simplistic design and manufacturing the V-2 required robust guidance, turbopumps, and other new … [Read more...] about V-2 Production Estimates
USAAF 8th and 15th Missions Flown Against Aircraft Industry
The United States Army Air Force (USAAF) 8th and 15th flew a total 178 missions against Axis airframe manufacturers and 75 against aircraft engine manufacturers. After the war Speer said: "We were surprised for a long time that you attacked the airframe production and not the motor production. We were always worried that you would attack Bayerische Motorenwerke (FW 190 engine) … [Read more...] about USAAF 8th and 15th Missions Flown Against Aircraft Industry
USAAF 8th and 15th Tonnage Dropped on German Aircraft Industry
The United States Army Air Force (USAAF) 8th and 15th and the British Royal Air Force (RAF) strategically targeted Germany’s aircraft industry, in fact a successful D-Day required the Allies to have air superiority. The USAAF 8th and 15th Air Forces stepped up their attacks on German aircraft industry targets leading up to and then following D-Day. Not only were … [Read more...] about USAAF 8th and 15th Tonnage Dropped on German Aircraft Industry
Bomb Tonnage Dropped on Aircraft Industry by UK and US Air Forces
The Royal Air Force (RAF) and United States Army Air Force (USAAF) bomb tonnages dropped on Germany during 1939-1945 had a catastrophic effect on their country. The Allied air forces dropped over 2.3 million tons of bombs on Germany, with most of the bomb tonnage occurring during the last two years of the war. Germany’s aircraft industry was one of the Allies strategic targets. … [Read more...] about Bomb Tonnage Dropped on Aircraft Industry by UK and US Air Forces
RAF and USAAF Bomb Tonnages on Germany 1939–1945
The Allied bombing campaign against Germany during World War II was one of its most destructive military operations. It was an integral part of Allied strategy to weaken Germany’s war effort by disrupting its industry and transportation while causing civilian casualties and psychological trauma. Over the course of the war, the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the United States Army … [Read more...] about RAF and USAAF Bomb Tonnages on Germany 1939–1945
UK and US Bomb Tonnage Dropped in Europe
The strategic bombing of Europe by the UK and US during World War II was one of the most devastating aerial campaigns of the war. During this time, the Allied bomb tonnage dropped was over 1.8 million tons on Europe, with most of the bombing occurring between 1941 and 1945. Major cities across Germany were heavily damaged, with some Royal Air Force (RAF) estimates that the … [Read more...] about UK and US Bomb Tonnage Dropped in Europe