US developments of other technology American military technology during World War II
early in war, british realised while had technological advances, these required american assistance production. tizard mission sent several of these key technologies. one, cavity magnetron breakthrough radar. mit radiation laboratory formed develop radar , led gun-laying , aircraft radar , loran navigation system.
another proximity fuze developed production incorporated bombs , artillery shells. when used in anti-aircraft guns effectiveness against aircraft increased.
prewar battleship construction limited washington naval treaty. response treaty limited tonnage, , hence battleship numbers , speed, develop , implement high pressure boilers , stabilized guns, permitted higher speeds, , greater accuracy of fire shorter, lighter battleships. later cruisers , battleships had guns directed using information gathered ship s radar.
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