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The following numbers include ALL belligerents. Tanks, 279,670; Artillery, 1,094,823; Mortars, 1,030,802; Machine Guns, 5,803,347; Trucks, 3,655,213; Aircraft, 822,379.
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What are materials needed for war called?
War material. Steel, copper, oil, lead are needed to make war material.AnswerStrictly speaking it's materiel. Materiel are "goods of war" like tanks, clothing, aeroplanes etc. These require raw materials for manufacture, naturally enough. Materiel refers to objects, material to matter.
Why did Germany Japan and Italy lose World War 2?
Essentially, Germany, Italy, and Japan lost World War II because they ran out of resources. They lost too many men and materiel to win.
What was the union strategy for the war at sea?
It was to blocade Confederate ports and intercept war materiel from Europe.
Could have the Great Depression have ended without world war 2?
Yes. The Great Depression was already abating before World War 2 began, but World War 2 expedited the process greatly. Suddenly, everyone had employment, and production of war materiel completely revived the depressed economy.
How much ammo was used in World War 2?
A lot.
What does munitions mean?
Munitions means materiel used in war, such as weaponry and ammunition, such as bullets, artillery shells etc. The word is more often than not used in the plural form.
How much oil was used in world war 2?
A Lot of Oil.
What countries used machine guns in World War 1?
Pretty much anyone involved in the war.
What are the similarities between the American Civil War and World War 1?
Both wars fielded millions of men; advancements in technology made the business of killing most efficient; railroads were used to provide the greatest mobility of men and materiel; and although, with all the advancements made, tactics were little changed
What was the US role in World War 2?
The US role in World War Two was to defeat Germany, Italy, and Japan. As the strongest member of the allied nations, both militarily and economically, the U.S. shaped military strategy, committed troops and ships to battle, and provided its allies with war materiel.
How did the Civil War provide a boost for the rail road industry?
One of the reasons the American Civil War was considered the first "modern war" is because the railroads were used for great mobility, quickly moving men and materiel where they were most needed
What was the us role in the world?
The US role in World War Two was to defeat Germany, Italy, and Japan. As the strongest member of the allied nations, both militarily and economically, the U.S. shaped military strategy, committed troops and ships to battle, and provided its allies with war materiel.
