Weapons that germany used in ww2
Tanks - Used lightly in WWI but a major part of every important army in WWII. Innovations during the war were outstanding in armament, control systems, radius of operation, reliability. Radio communication added enormously to their effectiveness. Germany and Russia had the best tanks.
Aircraft - Again, used to some extent in WWI, but became, in some theatres, the major weapon in WWII. Used extensively to expanded seapower in particular. Long range and heavier payload bombers became used for the first time. Transport aircraft were improved to the point that major armies could be supplied and were on various occassions, entirely by air armadas. The German JU series planes were probably the most versatile of the war and of course, German jets were cutting edge (only the Brits had anything remotely comparable). The USA had the finest bomber fleet by far. Submarines - Had been around for over 100 years by WWII, but true, long range, long time submersible ships were first used in WWII. Without question Germany had the finest technology in this area. Radar - Not a 'weapon' exactly but was a major new system that not just pointed out air craft approaching, but aided weapons guidance systems. Germany and Britain were cutting edge in this area. Small arms and artillery had a few innovations - higher muzzle velocity (note the German '88' and similar weapons), better steel, larger calibres, better explosives.
Germany invented:
Jet fighter
Assault Rifle
modern submarine
super heavy tank
medium range ICBM (V2)
remote control tank
What they used:
Handguns
M1879 Reichsrevolver
Luger P08
Mauser C96
Beholla pistol
Rifles
Gewehr 88
Gewehr 98
Machine Guns
Maschinengewehr 08
Bergmann MG15 nA Gun
Madsen machine gun
MP18
Anti-tank Rifles
Mauser Anti-tank Rifle
Grenades
Model 24 grenade
Flamethrowers
Kleinflammenwerfer
Grossflammenwerfer
Aircraft - Again, used to some extent in WWI, but became, in some theatres, the major weapon in WWII. Used extensively to expanded seapower in particular. Long range and heavier payload bombers became used for the first time. Transport aircraft were improved to the point that major armies could be supplied and were on various occassions, entirely by air armadas. The German JU series planes were probably the most versatile of the war and of course, German jets were cutting edge (only the Brits had anything remotely comparable). The USA had the finest bomber fleet by far. Submarines - Had been around for over 100 years by WWII, but true, long range, long time submersible ships were first used in WWII. Without question Germany had the finest technology in this area. Radar - Not a 'weapon' exactly but was a major new system that not just pointed out air craft approaching, but aided weapons guidance systems. Germany and Britain were cutting edge in this area. Small arms and artillery had a few innovations - higher muzzle velocity (note the German '88' and similar weapons), better steel, larger calibres, better explosives.
Germany invented:
Jet fighter
Assault Rifle
modern submarine
super heavy tank
medium range ICBM (V2)
remote control tank
What they used:
Handguns
M1879 Reichsrevolver
Luger P08
Mauser C96
Beholla pistol
Rifles
Gewehr 88
Gewehr 98
Machine Guns
Maschinengewehr 08
Bergmann MG15 nA Gun
Madsen machine gun
MP18
Anti-tank Rifles
Mauser Anti-tank Rifle
Grenades
Model 24 grenade
Flamethrowers
Kleinflammenwerfer
Grossflammenwerfer