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
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
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)
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.