1001 Space Earth Nature History First Civilisations Ancient Egypt Biblical Times Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Chinese, Japanese Civilisations Indian Civilisation African Civilisation The Early Americas The Rise of Islam The Middle Ages The Renaissance Civil War and Revolution The Industrial Revolution Two World Wars 20th-century Achievements Human World Science and Technology

What weapons were used in the Second World War? During the 1930s, Britain and Germany built huge new battleships and armed them with powerful guns that could fire shells great distances. These were gradually replaced during the course of the Second World War with aircraft carriers, which enabled aircraft to attack from the sea. Aircraft also played a decisive role in battles over land, while armoured tanks broke through enemy lines. Anti-aircraft guns were used to protect those on the ground from air attack. During the war, Britain and Germany built new fighter planes, tanks, and ships.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Two World Wars