World War 2 took place from September 1,1939-September 2, 1945. The United States entered the war after Pearl harbor was bombed by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. The US officially joined on December 8, 1941. President Franklin Roosevelt was the president at the time and was the one who entered us in the war. Tanks played a huge role in World War 2 for the US. The US has several tanks in their army and marines. Some tanks were more important than others and played bigger roles than others. Some of the more important tanks were the Sherman tank, the light tank, and the Chaffee tank. Tanks were a huge step for the US since we did not have our own in World War 1. One of the more important tanks was the M4 Sherman tank. It was the workhorse …show more content…
During the 1930’s the US did not think tanks would be a relevant weapon on the battlefield. Because of this little research was known about tanks. They knew the basics. The M5A1 had the main principles of tanks. It has armor, firepower, and mobility. The M5A1 got the name “light tanka” because of its light armor. This was a major deficiency for a combat vehicle. This tank was equipped with four guns. A .30 caliber bow gun, .30 caliber coaxial machine gun, and 37 mm main gun and a .50 caliber anti-aircraft machine gun. A .30 caliber was originally going to be used for the anti-aircraft gun but the .50 caliber worked better. It had a two speed gear box coupled to two drive shafts from four speed transmission. This giving the tank eight speeds forward and two speeds in reverse. “The power plant is the 346 cu.in. flat head V8 engine, two of which are mounted in the rear of the vehicle, connected to 4 speed Hydramatic transmissions. Each engine generated 110 horsepower(http://www.robertsarmory.com/m5.htm).” Fuel was given to the engine by a two barrel Carter carburetor. There were thermal spring automatic chokes for when it was cold. The crew was a four man crew. There was a driver, assistant driver/bow gunner, main gunner, and commander/loader. They had a M6 periscope that was used in four locations in the front and one in the back making a total of five locations. The maximum speed was 36 mph. The front
New advances in technology changed warfare in WW2. The change in technology since WW1 has produced such things as Atom Bomb, and new and improved sea and air warfare. New techniques had to be used because of technology, techniques such as 'mouseholing'. More people were killed because of technology, as more people died in WW2 than WW1.The technological advances in WW2 changed the battlefield completely as more deadly auxiliary was introduced.
In 1937, Tucker had the idea of developing a combat vehicle. Two years later, he moved his family back to Michigan to develop new automotive products. Tucker received an opportunity from the Dutch government. The government wanted a combat vehicle that would work in the muddy Dutch land. He began to design an armored combat car, nicknamed “Tucker Tiger.” When the Germans invaded Holland, Tucker had not completed the vehicle. By then, the Dutch lost interest, so he offered it to the U.S. government. The combat car could go up to 115 mph, which was too fast for the government. They had already committed to other combat cars, and refused the car. However, the gun turret on the car took a place in the U.S. Navy and was soon used in many of the ships.
It all started on December 7th, 1941. America had entered their Second World War following the Pearl Harbor attacks. America started its Pacific Campaign against the Imperial Japanese Army. After three years, America joined with fellow allied nations and invaded Nazi- Occupied France codename Operation Overlord. This was the biggest amphibious invasion ever recorded. From Pearl Harbor to the fall of Berlin in the spring of 1945, the American bomber plane helped defeat the Nazi regime, end the war in the Pacific, and revolutionize modern warfare.
World War II was a war that proved to the world the awesome power of the United States. Many events led up to the U.S. involvement in the war, topped off by the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor. Many great people contributed to leading the United State to victory in the war. They include General Douglas MacArthur, General Dwight Eisenhower, and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. World War II also consisted of many major events including Operation Overlord and the U.S. bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Overall the United States played a major role in World War II and displayed their power through strong generals and their initiative and strong leadership in major events.
World War Warfare was one of the greatest examples of technological advancement and strategic challenge, with the introduction of inventions such as the aircraft and the tank the battlefield transformed from attrition as scene in the early years of the war to decisive by the end of the war.
World War II began on September 1, 1939. It all started when Hitler wanted to expand his territory, and he had planned to invade Poland on this day. Then two years later in 1941 Japan bombed America in which is known as Pearl Harbor and General Eisenhower entered America into World War II. America then joined the Allied powers and helped fight against the Axis powers. The major countries that took part as the Allied Powers in World War II was the United States of America, Great Britain, France, and Russia.Their main goal was to stick together and to defend each other from the attacks of the Axis Powers. The Axis powers consisted of Germany, Italy, and Japan.General EIsenhower had been planning an attack on the beaches of Normandy in France.
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America’s entry into World War II had an importance to America after the war. The United States involvement in the war was long and took a toll on everyone in the war. The military of the U.S. was the deciding factor in World War II. The United States grew militarily and economically because of the war. Finally stopping the Great Depression and bringing on jobs for everyone including women, colored people and the fighters of the war.
...ilities of the tanks being penetrated were slim. Also there was an addition of an anti-craft gun which made it even more powerful and unstoppable (Slayton 103).
World War 2 was a war that lasted from the 1st of September 1939 to the 2nd of September 1945. That’s 2 years longer than the first war. This war was started by Nazi Germany when they invaded Poland. This was the largest conflict in history that impacted every inch of the earth, including Canada.
In World War I, tanks first appeared at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette in September 1916. It was the first time tanks had ever been used in a military conflict. Although most tanks in WWI could not exceed 4 miles per hour, they still played an extremely important role as they increased mobility on the Western Front and eventually broke the stalemate of trench warfare. Artillery and machine guns were particularly effective against the main form of offense: the infantry units. As a result, “the defense was stronger than just about anything that could be thrown against it, so much so that infantrymen spent most of their time cowering in trenches and bunkers” (Mizokami). When the infantry did attack, they would often surpass their supporting machine
The Weapons that the United States soldiers used was the M-16, which is a “gas operated, magazine-fed rifle that fired a .223 caliber round. It could also fire 700-900 rounds per minute while in fully auto mode. The M-16 also had a secondary attachment called the m-203 which could fire a grenade up to 400m with a 5m casualty radius” (Meyerson). The U.S. Soldiers also used the M-60 light machine gun that could be mounted on tanks and helicopters and used as an artillery weapon. They also used the “105 mm Howitzer that shot explosive shrapnel bombs that have a fire rate of 3 to 8 rounds a minute” (History.com). The Howitzer was also used like the M 60 machine gun by being mounted to tanks and helicopters. The U.S. Soldiers used the M-79 40mm also known as the thumper which looked like a sawed of shotgun. It could fire up to 300 meters and fired a 6.5, pound grenade. The M-72 is a BBMM light anti-tank weapon that weighed 5.2 pounds. It was also used as a bunker buster and fired a 1 kg rocket that could travel 300 meters. (173dairborne)” “The US army used many different types of helicopters like the HU-1A. It had a T53-6-5 motor, which put out 700horse power and could hold up to 8,500 pound...
Technology changed during World War II , things like planes were made even more deadly. During World War II , the United States became involved in the war because of the Japanese attack called Pearl Harbor. The Japanese were then punished for their actions in Pearl Harbor by atomic bombs. The U.S. officially joined World War II after the Pearl Harbor attack. The role of aircraft in World War II is significant because of the planes and pilots that attacked Pearl Harbor, battles involving planes, and the United States Air Force.
Either it be in support of infantry units or operating in independent formations. The main U.S. medium tank to see combat in World war II was the M4 Sherman, between 1942 and 1946 American factories produced over 49,000 of them. A fully armed Sherman tank carried 97 rounds of either highly explosive or armored piercing artillery shells, and was protected by 2-and a half inches of frontal armor. A 30 caliber mounted machine gun was used for close combat situations. Depending on the model, it had a top speed of 24-30 miles per hours. In the European theater of World War II their armored vehicles were no match for the enemy’s tanks. Both allied tankers and German counterparts coined the term “fire cracker” for the American Sherman because of its instability. Throughout the campaign the late model German mark IV with its high velocity 75 millimeter gun and an even more powerful Panther and Tiger tanks outclassed most models of the Sherman tank in sheer fire power. Despite the dangers the brave American tankers battled on, however in many areas in Europe and the Pacific thousands of brave tankers met their end in their armored graves due to the sheer power of newly improved German
First, the movie brought the real Sherman tank to life by incorporating its realistic design. The Sherman tank was one of the American tanks utilized during World War II. It was known for its thin armor and mobility. It was an inexpensive tank which was produced in abundances. The tank had a 75-millimeter gun, two machine guns, and a turret. One