Saraniesha GardnerEnglish IIIBeth SimpsonApril 1, 2014Thesis: Although many argue that World War II was a needless display of violence from which no one benefited, World War II revolutionized uniquely and critically the world of science, technology and medicine. War. Bloody and gruesome war. A war that left innocent people dead, families torn apart and homes destroyed. A war that threw the whole world into despair for six long years. Many argue that something so monstrously gruesome and violent could have been avoided. Even Winston Churchill, the famous British Prime Minister, called the Second World War the “unnecessary war”. However, was World War II beneficial enough to offset its violence? Although millions of men died in combat and millions more were wounded, the war brought many other advances. Necessity is the mother of invention, and as the demands of the time required more advanced resources, she provided them. Although many argue that World War II was a needless display of violence that benefited no one, World War II uniquely and critically revolutionized the world in science, technology, and medicine. WeaponsWeapons underwent a drastic and beneficial change during World War II. These changes included improvements in mobility, power and durability. The Tank became an essential element, used on all fronts. Weapons also came to the fore, and better weapons meant battles won. Finally, the most crucial and notable technological improvement came with major advances in bombs and missiles. Weapons certainly played a key role in World War II. Without tanks, it is doubtful that World War II would have been fought in such a short time. Tanks critically affected the outcome of the war. Before the transport Progress of the transport to...... middle of paper ......Siegel, 94) above the tail and which was without a cockpit. Easy and cheap to make, the lightweight craft was just over 25 feet long, had a wingspan of 17.12 feet, and ran on readily available standard gasoline. Its small jet engine gave it enough power to carry an 1,870-pound warhead. Although it was cheap and simple to manufacture, it lacked precision. The most specific point the Germans could hit with the V-1 was Greater London, and nothing smaller (Siegel, 94). Yet despite its inaccuracy, the V-1 made an impact on the Axis during its short life. One of the reasons the V-1 did not last long was the inaccessibility of extra parts, suitable launch platforms and experienced crew. When the V-1 was first conceived, engineers at the Volkswagen plant in Fallersleben, Germany, built a series of prototypes, each solving an additional problem revealed by the latest version.