What were the most impactful advancements during WWII?
By Justin Luna
Thesis
The most impactful advancements during WWII were penicillin, the M1 Garand, and Radar.
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
A picture showing how to use the Morphine syrette
Sulfanilamide packaging
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