What platform helped defeat Germany in World War II?

2016-04-23T17:53:26-04:00

I read this Canada.The USA helped with the 2 1/2 ton truck but the Canadians also helped with their version of this funky/ugly-looking Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) truck that was of British design. Canada make 725k trucks many, of whom, went to USSR as part of lend/lease. It is ugly but easy to ship.
http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/peter-shawn-taylor-the-trucks-that-beat-hitler

Peter Shawn Taylor: The trucks that beat Hitler

A little-known way Canada helped win the Second World War.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Apr 23 at 2016 6:11 PM

2016-04-23T18:11:53-04:00

All of the above would be the best answer; but, I selected tanks just to pick one LTC Private RallyPoint Member. Bombers contributed significantly to bring the war home to Germany and Japan but a heavy cost until the long range fighters were available in significant quantities to support the bombers.
Naval ships were the principal weapon against japan with the aircraft carrier being the dominant platform and most prized target to destroy.
Logistics is crucial to any war fight and the 4 and 6 wheel drive trucks represent the vast tonnage shipped by merchant marine fleets to keep bringing the war fight to the enemy. Germany and japan had the advantage of internal lines of communications. As we advanced we extended our logistics take which made the Red Eye Express famous in Europe.
There were many main battle tanks in WWII we went through M2, M3 and settled on the M4 and made variants of the Sherman which had up gunned weapons, could shoot flames, could float, and with flail attachments to clear a path through minefields.

Response by SGT Aaron Atwood made Apr 23 at 2016 6:25 PM

2016-04-23T18:25:18-04:00

Going only off of the list I pick the fighter plane, but I couldn't honestly pick just one thing. Our ability to outproduce anything coming out of Nazi Germany is what ultimately did them in. Ditto for Soviet Russia at the time.

Why the fighter plane? The guns can shoot down other airplanes in the air, the same guns can be used in strafing runs against ground targets, rockets and bombs can be fitted for the same air-to-ground missions.

Response by COL Ted Mc made Apr 23 at 2016 6:41 PM

2016-04-23T18:41:20-04:00

Back of every tank or fighter there rolled several trucks.

Response by SGT Thomas Lucken made Apr 23 at 2016 6:55 PM

2016-04-23T18:55:42-04:00

Our tanks were very inferior to the German Panzers, especially the Tiger! But we had quantity and eventually with the M4A6 (90mm gun) we were able to compete!

Supply trucks were essential in keeping up with the Army after D-Day till VE Day.

Response by SSG Dennis Grossmann made Apr 23 at 2016 9:04 PM

2016-04-23T21:04:42-04:00

My vote was for the trucks, without the combat trains, there would be no rations, fuel, or replacement parts. There is arguements all across the board, and all are good because there is no wrong answer. Every part needed the others

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2016 10:29 PM

2016-04-23T22:29:44-04:00

LTC Private RallyPoint Member If I had to pick one, it would be the Bombers. I would add men and women to the mix, and combined, it was an unbeatable force.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 24 at 2016 8:01 AM

2016-04-24T08:01:36-04:00

The heart of the service member and the cunning of the leadership.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Apr 24 at 2016 4:46 PM

2016-04-24T16:46:42-04:00

I'm voting for some that aren't on the list:
The Jeep
The C-47 "Skytrain"
Assault Landing Craft
All of these were "platforms" that helped defeat Germany.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Apr 26 at 2016 8:15 AM

2016-04-26T08:15:59-04:00

What platform helped defeat Germany in WWII? All of the above...below depending on where the comments fall after posting.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 6:29 PM

2016-05-12T18:29:00-04:00

Definitely the bomber. Without it we couldn't have destroyed German cities and supply lines without massive casualties.