Sound Off: Military Technology and Technique
1. Rank order the technologies that had the greatest impact on the conflict.
I. The Utilization of offensive operations characterized the conduct of World War II. Technological advancements allowed forces to maneuver at faster in order to maintain a relative advantage over the opposition.
II. The use of the tank revolutionized the war as it facilitated high speed maneuver tactics. Unlike The tanks of The Great war, World War II tanks had improved armor plating, heavier weapons and could reach greater speeds. As a result the Tank became the main effort on the ground and was supported by the infantry.
III. The introduction of aerial assets such as the B-17 and B-24 bombers enabled allied forces
1. Rank order the technologies that had the greatest impact on the conflict.
I. The Utilization of offensive operations characterized the conduct of World War II. Technological advancements allowed forces to maneuver at faster in order to maintain a relative advantage over the opposition.
II. The use of the tank revolutionized the war as it facilitated high speed maneuver tactics. Unlike The tanks of The Great war, World War II tanks had improved armor plating, heavier weapons and could reach greater speeds. As a result the Tank became the main effort on the ground and was supported by the infantry.
III. The introduction of aerial assets such as the B-17 and B-24 bombers enabled allied forces