Germany was fighting in a world of constantly changing technology during World War II. German submarines, which were equipped with cutting-edge technology, constantly faced the Allies' fleets. These submarines, known as U-Boats or U-Boats would be used against Great Britain's soft sub-surface. Because of this, the battle between the Allied ships and the German submarine fleet is one of most important examples in WW2 technology.
When World War II began in September 1939, the German navy was in poor condition. The Germans had 24 warships instead of the greater 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 had over 300 ships. They had many ports around the world. They were also the world's largest naval fleet. A large number German tanks were also in their arsenal. During the first few years of the war, they expanded their tank forces. They had six armoured units, which included 2,400 tanks. These divisions were very well equipped for maneuvers. They were also regarded as the strongest in Europe.
The German navy was plagued by a variety of technological issues. Torpedo fuses that were sensitive to high pressure were one example. A German navy didn't have an effective method to detect enemy submarines. This was a major problem because the German navy wanted to break through the British siege of German harbors. Karl Donitz (a high-ranking German officer) took control of the entire U-Boat fleet in 1939. He wanted to increase the morale among his crews. He ordered them to travel under cover of night. They still faced serious dangers each week.
The B24 Liberator aircraft was another important innovation. This aircraft was equipped with a Radar that allowed it detect and attack targets. It allowed the crews to communicate with their shore commanders. Thus, the Liberator aircraft was one of the most successful in wartime. This aircraft was able to penetrate American defenses and destroy strategic target.
German scientists also discovered nuclear fission. They were especially interested in the Germans' knowledge of this process. During the war, they were also active in this field of research. This technology was also being developed by other physicists. They were also interested in the weapons in the German arsenal that could be used against Japanese.
Another important technological innovation was the collapsible air pipe, which allowed a submarine to suck air in for a diesel engine. This was a very useful technology for German submarines. But it was not widely adopted.
Enigma was also a German navy encryption device. This system consisted of a network of disks and gears. Many believed that this system was impossible to break. The German navy ended up losing the technological arms race. This was because the Germans couldn't produce these innovations in large numbers.