The American Grand Strategy In World War II
In addition, the United States had the highest amount of gross domestic product compared to other empires in the World War II. The taxations and debts led to a higher GDP, over 17%. When the United States had involved in the Second World War the government spending represented 30% of the GDP, while in 1944 it has risen to about 79%, which is over $1.6 trillion.36
Conclusion
“The American Grand Strategy in World War II was simple, consistent, and effective.” The national vision, goal was set from the start, it implied the defeat of the enemy, with the liberation of Europe as a priority. In Europe, this meant a large strategic attack of German and the Axis powers, which meant a large scale war production, the establishment of the lines of communication while preparing the execution of the invasion. In the Pacific, it meant establishing airfields and naval bases in order to implement the Island Hopping strategy and to coordinate the campaign and prepare the invasion of the home islands. In addition, the war production was higher than most of the empires that took part in the war. Also, it had a booming economy, reaching a higher GDP, over 17%, and a formidable strategic Air Force and Navy, nuclear weapons which ensured the American supremacy. …show more content…
At war’s end, the U.S.
was a leader in the victorious coalition, with the greatest economy and military power in the world. The U.S. Navy was larger than the one combined of every combatant nation, having more than 70% of the naval strength. “American ships, planes, and tanks were among the most reliable and effective in the world and were supported by a supply system unrivaled on the planet. The U.S. Army, ranked 17th in size in 1939, grew to more than 8 million soldiers and 90 combat divisions. The Army Air Forces boasted 80,000 aircraft. Despite beginning slowly, the United States and its Allies advanced progressively throughout the war, gaining the initiative in the Pacific in 1942 and in Europe in
1944.”
Any analysis of World War II must conclude that in the end, the U.S. had a formidable ability to mobilize and organize the economy for the war and to have very well trained serviceman and strong forces in all domains, sea, air, and land. The U.S.’s ability to produce and transport military goods, such as vehicles, ammunition, food, supplies was a key factor for keeping the Allies on their feet. By the end of the war, America produced 324,000 planes, 102,410 tanks and other vehicles, and 7,421 warships during the war.37 This has proven the U.S.’s superiority among other nations.
Conclusion
“The American Grand Strategy in World War II was simple, consistent, and effective.” The national vision, goal was set from the start, it implied the defeat of the enemy, with the liberation of Europe as a priority. In Europe, this meant a large strategic attack of German and the Axis powers, which meant a large scale war production, the establishment of the lines of communication while preparing the execution of the invasion. In the Pacific, it meant establishing airfields and naval bases in order to implement the Island Hopping strategy and to coordinate the campaign and prepare the invasion of the home islands. In addition, the war production was higher than most of the empires that took part in the war. Also, it had a booming economy, reaching a higher GDP, over 17%, and a formidable strategic Air Force and Navy, nuclear weapons which ensured the American supremacy. …show more content…
At war’s end, the U.S.
was a leader in the victorious coalition, with the greatest economy and military power in the world. The U.S. Navy was larger than the one combined of every combatant nation, having more than 70% of the naval strength. “American ships, planes, and tanks were among the most reliable and effective in the world and were supported by a supply system unrivaled on the planet. The U.S. Army, ranked 17th in size in 1939, grew to more than 8 million soldiers and 90 combat divisions. The Army Air Forces boasted 80,000 aircraft. Despite beginning slowly, the United States and its Allies advanced progressively throughout the war, gaining the initiative in the Pacific in 1942 and in Europe in
1944.”
Any analysis of World War II must conclude that in the end, the U.S. had a formidable ability to mobilize and organize the economy for the war and to have very well trained serviceman and strong forces in all domains, sea, air, and land. The U.S.’s ability to produce and transport military goods, such as vehicles, ammunition, food, supplies was a key factor for keeping the Allies on their feet. By the end of the war, America produced 324,000 planes, 102,410 tanks and other vehicles, and 7,421 warships during the war.37 This has proven the U.S.’s superiority among other nations.