Germany fought its wars during World War II in an environment of rapidly changing technology. German submarines, which were equipped with cutting-edge technology, constantly faced the Allies' fleets. These submarines, which were referred to as U-Boats, would be used to attack Great Britain's soft underbelly. The Battle of the Allied Fleets vs the German Submarine Navy is one example of WW2 technology that is most notable.
The German navy was not in good shape when World War II broke out in September 1939. The Germans had only 24 warships, which was less than half the number that Great Britain had. It was also hard for the German navy, which had to break through British sieges of German ports. The British owned over 300 ships. They had ports in every corner of the globe. They also held the title of having the largest naval fleet. A large number German tanks were also in their arsenal. They increased their tank force during the first few years. They had six armoured divisions, which consisted of 2,400 tanks. These divisions were well-trained for maneuvers. They were also considered to have the strongest European divisions.
The German navy suffered from a number of serious technological issues. Torpedo fuses that were sensitive to high pressure were one example. The German navy also did not have a reliable method of detecting enemy submarines. This was a big problem for the German navy as they wanted to breach the British siege at German ports. Karl Donitz, a top-ranking officer of the German navy, was appointed to manage the entire U-Boat flotilla. He tried to boost the morale of his crews. He directed them to travel only at night. However, they still faced grave dangers every week.
The B24 Liberator aircraft was another important innovation. This aircraft was equipped with a Radar that allowed it detect and attack targets. It also allowed the crews of the Liberator to communicate with its commanders at sea. This made the Liberator the most powerful aircraft in the war. This aircraft was capable of piercing American defenses to destroy strategic targets.
In addition, German scientists discovered the process of nuclear fission. They were particularly interested and curious about the Germans' knowledge. During the war, they were also active in this field of research. They were not the only ones working on this technology. They were also interested, among other things, in weapons from Germany that could be used to attack the Japanese.
Another significant technological innovation was collapsible piping, which allowed a submarine air to be sucked in for a Diesel engine. This technology proved to be very useful for German submarines. However, it was not widely implemented.
The German navy also had an efficient encryption device called the Enigma. The Enigma system was made up of a series of gears and disks. Many believed that it was impossible for the system to be broken. In the end, the German navy lost in the technological arms races. This was due in part to the fact the Germans could never produce these innovations mass-produced.