Everything has changed, from the way leftover dinner scraps are saved to the way people dress today. Conservation, invention, and advancements that took place during World War II have shaped and affected lives around the world. Although most inventions during that time were made specifically for the war, they managed to find their way into mainstream life (Science). Like an infectious disease, technological advancements boomed and became contagious, spreading around the world. World War II has advanced technology, science, math, and medicine; and it has affected the lives of people now and in the 1940s more than any other war fought. Radar made an enormous impact in the war. It used released radio signals to detect objects such as ships …show more content…
During the 1930s, the military performed experiments on airplanes in order to achieve their big goal: flying at high altitudes. After the success of the pressurized cabin, it made it easier to fly passengers and to fly the plane. This cabin made it possible for pilots to fly at high altitudes without freezing or suffocating and has impacted the way airplanes are made and flown today (Pomata). Through aviation medicine safety belts and helmets were invented for transportation during the war as well (War 7). Today, they are used in cars, on motorcycles and airplanes, and even while riding a bike. The advancements in aviation medicine have kept people safe since World War II. During the war, scientists worked together to create a healthy, tasteful diet for the soldiers at war. They worried about food conservation and storage and how they were going to prepare the food. They also worried about what a soldier would do for food if an emergency took place. So scientists started making a food that was small, tasteful, and did not weigh much. This was called the “D” ration. It was a chocolate bar that contained nearly 1,800 calories, weighed 4 ounces, and did not melt in high temperatures. Also, the energy bar tasted “a little better than a boiled potato” because they did not want soldiers eating them unless there was an emergency (War 8). Nutrition
World War One, one of the most deadliest wars in history, caused massive damage to countries in Europe. During World War One, the technology advanced, with many creations were created, that caused a high amount of death and destruction. The U-Boat, also known as a submarine, is a underwater boat that the Germans used during World War One. The Tank was developed in World War One to help make crossing no man’s land easier. Poison gas was used in World War One as a new tactic to kill people in the trenches
World War II changed and affected many Americans lives and lifestyles. During the war, resources were very limited such as food, electricity, rubber, metal and gasoline. People had to learn how to adjust to the new changes. The availability of resources changed the lives of americans at home during the WWII because they had to conserve food, electricity, and car sharing.
In an article by Jonathan Tracy entitled, “Why Study World War II?” he characterizes the war as the defining tragedy and pivotal period of the 20th century. He points out that the war saw the introduction of radar and electronic warfare, sonar, hand-held antitank weapons, the jet engine, the cruise missile, and the smart bomb. The war also saw the first wide-spread use of antibiotics, blood plasma, synthetic insecticides, and two-way radios. In addition, World War II saw the creating of the V-2 rocket, the first vehicle capable of reading outer space, and when coupled with nuclear weapons, can have a decisive impact on the human race.
America 's involvement in WW2 had major changes which helped shape the America we live in today. From 1939 through 1945 there were many changes in the economic, cultural, and political arenas. Some of these changes were the television becoming very popular, FDR tried to keep America neutral, America entered the war because of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The war did have a lasting effect on the culture of the time. Everyone was involved one way or another and everyone wanted peace. One major political change was the twilight of FDR’s New Deal.
World War II was a war that changed the world. It affected many lives across the globe, including those in America. The lives of women and minorities in America were greatly changed. Women became a key part in aiding the war effort, and minorities took the opportunity to push for civil rights. However, for Japanese Americans, the war had a very negative effect as they were seen as a threat to our country. World War II truly impacted these groups of people and transformed their of ways of life.
Think about life after World War II. People all over America were changed by the war, but they also started doing new things like protesting, organizing groups, and voting. These actions made a big difference in how society works. After the Second World War, the United States stood at a crossroads of immense change. The war not only reshaped the global order but also catalyzed domestic movements for civil rights, gender equality, and economic justice.
During World War 1, innovation shaped causing changes to the social, economic and political structures of the world. Numerous innovations coming out from all around the world were war based, giving nations that superiority in the war. The most feared of the time, poison gas, most often used for the destroying the strength of trench warfare.
World War II is an event that has marked history like no other. Originating from a European struggle, war broke out in 1939 and continued for six years. From the years 1939 through 1945 more than half the earth's surface was battling in war. American society was greatly affected. People of every age, race and class were deeply affected. Women's place in society took a leap forward like it never had before. As an effect of the second world war women's traditional roles in society were drastically altered.
The second group of advances is vehicle advances. This category can be broken down into a few sub-categories. They are ground vehicles, ships, and aircraft. This category of technology was one of the most important influences of the war.
World War II (WWII) had an immense effect on the United States; culturally, economically, and industrially. Although no battles were fought on American soil, the war affected all phases of American life. Among the infinite of changes experienced by Americans during this time, there was a big shift in the industrial complex, a re-imagining of the role of women in society, and economic boost. Social shifts began to shape a new national identity which would change the country forever.
The result of World War II was affected by many different factors. One major factor which affected the war was the weapons and artillery used during the war. Since the beginnings of time, weapons have always been around. From swords and knives to nuclear weapons and missiles, weapons have evolved greatly throughout the years. The weapons and artillery used in World War II basically were evolved types of weaponry that were used during World War I (Military History 1).
William Pollard once said, "Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient tomorrow." Maybe the generals of World War 1 (WW1) should have been told this when they used cavalry when they were outdated and rifles and machine guns were the weapons of this war. They found this out the hard way which sparked the time of technological innovations and changes that was WW1. The three technological innovations I will write about are machine guns, planes and tanks.
It wasn’t just a war that affected people but it showed how it affected their life. World War II influenced Mason’s writing of the novel The Girl In The Blue Beret. It was based on the story of how Mason’s father- in - law and co-pilot was shot down by a German pilot during World War II (Mason). During that time, the United States, Britain, France, and more were fighting against Germany, and others. German pilots were shooting down U.S pilots, and many of them didn’t make it out alive or got killed trying to escape.
World War II brought many changes to the world. Therefore, not everything was the same way as it once was before the war and each person will have their own opinions on the more negative or positive effects of it. I will state some changes that i think the majority will concur on. Our soldiers and citizens were either mentally or physically injured and took a long time to recover from their experience, making society lose hope on life and became disillusioned. On the other hand, our military and technology grew stronger, that helped us win the war with our allies. Yes, the Great Depression ended, making our economy better itself, but it also was the beginning of violence and ambition between countries, which led to the formation of the Axis
Although World War II has caused devastation and major setbacks for many nations, after the war ended they realized that they needed to rely on each other, instead of constantly oppoing one another. Therefore, international economic trade was born, which led to many benefits such as: globalization and cultural diffusion. This became the foundation of multiple advanced nations today. it is also the reason how so many countries are thriving. This proves how our world is evolving from the past and