What were the most impactful advancements during WWII?

By Justin Luna

Thesis

What advanced medicine was used during WWII?

• Sulfanilamide was used to prevent infection
• Morphine was used as a painkiller 
• Penicillin was used to help wounded or ill soldiers 

Morphine

Penicillin

How do they compare?

• Sulfanilamide was effective and helped with minor cuts.
• Morphine was stong, addictive, and the proper dosage was unclear.
• Penicillin worked very well and help with the more infectious diseases

What advanced weapons were used during WWII?

• .45 cal M1911 pistol  was commonly used by infantry, tank crew, and pilots.
• The Thompson was the U.S. standard submachine gun that was expensive.
• M1 Garand was the standard infantry rifle.

M1 Garand

M1911

How do they Compare?

• The M1911 was the overall the best the have, at the time.
• Thompson could not puncture light armor and was ineffective.
• M1 Garand was accurate, easy to use, and reliable.

An M1911 and Thompson

John Garand holding a M1 Garand

What advanced technology was used during WWII?

• GEE Mark II was used to help bombers fly though enemy territory.
• LORAN was a navigation system similar to the GEE. 
• Radar was initially used for early detection.

GEE Mark II

LORAN

How do they compare?

• GEE when it was made was a big help for night bombings.
• Radar was very precise.
• LORAN once made was used for the entirety of the war. 

A chain of radio towers 

Conclusion

Penicillin, M1 Garand, and Radar where the most impactful advancesments from WWII