One of the most recognized technological advances in planning during World War I and World War II was the Blitzberg Plan. The World War II era was a time of change. There were many technological advances during this period. These advances can be classified into three categories. They are weapon advancements, vehicle advancements, and strategic advancements. This technology would change the face of warfare forever. The first category, weapon advancements, is a very important category. Before the war, weapons were constantly changing. World War I weapons were obsolete. They were becoming more accurate and capable of longer distances. In World War I, the average soldier carried a repeating rifle. Repeating rifles are accurate; however, they take a while to recharge. After each shot, you have to reload. This wouldn't work in World War II. During World War II, the average soldier carried with him a semi-automatic rifle or machine gun of some kind. This would prove to cause bloodier battles with more casualties and injuries. The primitive machine guns of World War I were made faster, more accurate, smaller and lighter to carry. Small explosives, such as grenades, were made more lethal and reliable. Anti-tank weapons were not well developed at the beginning of the war. The lightning attack of the German tanks was so successful precisely for this reason. Anti-tank weapons had to be made to prevent Germany from winning the war. Soldiers began carrying high-powered rifles with armor-piercing shells and bazookas, which worked. Some anti-tank guns were carried behind other vehicles. These became very effective against tanks. Torpedoes became more effective. They could now be precisely aimed and used in shallow water. The basic G...... in the center of the card ...... ions to find the carrier. Without this technology, just think of how many planes would have run out of fuel trying to find the aircraft carrier. This technology has changed flying forever. Things like the microwave, plastic, and the computer were developed in the 1940s. The first successful helicopter flight also took place in 1940. Radio was also new at that time. The first electron microscope was developed in the 1940s. World War II was not just a time of change in military technology. Technology in all industries has changed rapidly. The technological advances of World War II were great. These advances were very influential, not only during the war, but also in future ideas and developments in technology. Many things can be attributed to WWII technology. These advances likely changed the outcome of World War II, but they also changed warfare forever.