The World Wars
The Technology of World War II

World War II began with an impressive display of technological power as German Panzer divisions swept across Europe. By the time it ended in 1946, the invention of completely new technologies such as radar and the atomic bomb had changed the face of international warfare forever.

The Technology of World War II covers the major technological breakthroughs and the new and adapted technology used throughout the Second World War, from the improvements to existing technology such as the tank and fighter planes to the invention of new technologies such as the doodlebug and enigma machine. It examines the impact of scientific progress on the course and outcome of the war, and shows how new technologies resulted in destruction on an unprecedented scale.

The book is a clear, well-written, authoritative text packed with useful information, fascinating, thought-provoking photographs, paintings, posters, cartoons and maps. It has a wealth of panels that give biographical details of the major personalities, statistical information, eye-witness accounts and poetic responses to the war. The book ends with a comprehensive date list, glossary and a list of further resources.

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5	More information about the Blitzkrieg.
6	Quotes from survivors of the atom bomb and photographs of its devastating effects.
8	Information about the planning, implementation and failures of Operation Barbarossa.
11	Read Einstein’s letter to President Roosevelt.
23	More information about Hobart’s funnies.
24	More information about the Spitfire from the Science Museum.
29	Information on the technology used in the development of U-boats.
32	A Navajo Code Dictionary.
38	Read the stories of Holocaust survivors.
46	Information about the development of the V-1 and V-2.
49	Information about the technology behind the Komet.
50	Information about the Manhattan Project.
52	Information about kamikaze pilots.
59	Read about how American women were persuaded to undertake war work.