During World War II, Germany fought its battles in an environment of changing technology. German submarines equipped with cutting-edge technology faced the Allies fleets constantly. These submarines, known as U-Boats or U-Boats would be used against Great Britain's soft sub-surface. The Battle of the Allied Fleets vs the German Submarine Navy is one example of WW2 technology that is most notable.
The German navy did not have the best of health when World War II brokeout on September 1939. The Germans had 24 warships instead of the greater number that Great Britain had. The British British naval siege of German ports was difficult to break down for the German navy. Over 300 British ships were owned. They had ports all over the world. They had the world's largest navy fleet. In addition, the Germans had a large number of tanks. In the first years of the war they increased their tank army. They had six armoured units, which included 2,400 tanks. These divisions were very well equipped for maneuvers. They were also considered the strongest divisions in Europe.
The German navy suffered from a number of serious technological issues. Torpedo fuse were too sensitive to high temperatures. In addition, the German navy did not have an efficient method to detect enemy submarines. This was a major problem, as the German navy wanted the British to abandon their hold on German harbors. Karl Donitz (a high-ranking German officer) took control of the entire U-Boat fleet in 1939. His goal was to improve the morale of his crews. He ordered them to travel under cover of night. They faced grave dangers every single week.
A B24 Liberator airplane was another significant innovation. The Radar on this aircraft allowed it to identify and attack targets. It also allowed the crews of the Liberator to communicate with its commanders at sea. The Liberator was thus the most effective aircraft during the war. This aircraft could penetrate American defenses and destroy strategic targets.
German scientists have also discovered the process known as nuclear fission. They were particularly interested in the Germans' knowledge about this process. During wartime, they were also involved in research in this area. Other physicists were also working on this technology. They were also interested to know if the weapons in Germany's arsenal could be used against the Japanese.
The collapsible pipe was another important technological breakthrough. It allowed submarines to pump air into a diesel engine. This was a very useful technology for German submarines. However, it was not widely implemented.
Enigma, a German encryption device, was also available to the navy. This system consisted of a network of disks and gears. Many believed that the system could not be broken. In the end, however, the German navy lost its technological arms race. This was due in part to the fact the Germans could never produce these innovations mass-produced.