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New Technologies of WWII

Discussion in 'Weapons & Technology in WWII' started by jcarle049, Feb 27, 2009.

  1. jcarle049

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    As a small research paper for English, I am looking at new technologies of WWII. I was having a bit of trouble coming up with a small general list of the new technology that was used during WWII, and was wondering if I could get a bit of help. I do know the atomic bomb was one new technology used, but wondered about others. IT DOESN'T JUST HAVE TO BE WEAPONS. The paper is due March 5th, so a quick answer would be helpful.
    -Josh
     
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    Jet engine? (ME262 and Meteor)
    Shape charge
    Radar both on the ground and airbone

    Just from the top of my head. Hope this helps.

    Cunha
     
  3. razin

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    Balistic Missile (V2)
    Cruise missile (V1)
    Tactical Missile (Rheinbolt)
    Poximity Fuse
    Cluster bombs
    Napalm
    Infra red and Ultra Violet sighting and vehicle movement.
    Guided bombs.

    Naval
    Use of aircraft as a primary weapon (aircaft carriers)
    Anti-submarine warfare -active Asdic as opposed to WW1 Hydro-phones,
    Active depth charge systems Hedgehog and Squid.


    Non Military

    Enigma
    Computer Code Breaking (ultra)
     
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    Magnetic recording wires
    Mass propaganda
    News via film
    Electronic navigation aids (Gee, etc)
    Magnetic and acoustic mines
    Colour photography

    Note: Many of these technologies were invented prior to World War II, but their first major use in wartime was during 1939-45.
     
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    atomic weapons

    synthetic fuel
    artificial rubber
    synthetic fibers
     
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    improvements in medical stuff

    Penicillin
    heart surgery
    Kidney dialysis
     
  7. jcarle049

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    Thanks For the help. It was very useful.

    Josh
     

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