Between Japan and Germany, which country was stronger in world war II?

Answer 1

It's hard to make a direct comparison between the two countries because they were involved in fighting two very different wars, with different geographic challenges and advantages. The Japanese war was essentially a naval war, and while this was one of their greatest strengths, both militarily and tactically, it was also one of their bigger weaknesses. The Germans, on the other hand, were fighting mostly on the ground; strategic decisions were what cost them.

Looking at each nation's strengths and weaknesses a little more closely, beginning with the Japanese... The Japanese islands themselves offer little by way of resources, so they were very dependent on what they could either import or capture. With the Americans and most other European nations cutting off essential supplies like scrap iron and oil, the Japanese had no choice but to capture certain strategic points (like the Dutch East Indies) for the supplies. Because of the geographic spread of their captured points, most Japanese-held territory was in the form of garrisons or outposts. The soldiers holding these were dedicated, well-trained, and were willing to defend their positions almost to the last man. One of the reasons that Truman decided to use the atomic bomb was because of the tenacity of the Japanese soldiers. (There were, of course, other considerations as well.) The Japanese navy was strong and had good tactics, but they suffered a few unlucky breaks. They didn't catch the US carriers at Pearl Harbour, and they lost a few key battles which reduced their strength. Running a navy also takes huge amounts of oil, something that the Japanese didn't have.

Looking, on the other hand, at Germany, it is traditionally thought that most of their mistakes were strategic. In failing to secure air control over Britain, it became impossible for Germany to keep the Allies from using it as a base. In deciding to invade the Soviet Union, the Germans moved away from the strategy of short, quick moves that had succeeded for them in France. The Blitzkrieg form of warfare was completely unsuited for Soviet terrain, and the Soviet campaign was the only one planned as a Blitzkrieg by the German High Command. Like Japan, Germany was also suffering from a shortage of vital supplies, like oil, but until the latter part of the war, this wasn't as crucial as in the Japanese case. The German soldiers were well-trained at the beginning, but as casualties took their toll and as the two-front war opened up, the training and fighting efficiency of recruits dropped. This was evident not only in the ground units (Wehrmacht, SS), but also the navy and air force (Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe).

On the whole, I would have to say that the Germans were stronger than the Japanese for two simple reasons. Until late in the war, they weren't hampered by severe supply shortages, and they were fighting a war that required fuller integration of all three services. The relative supply abundance meant that production and research could continue, even as supplies were diverted to the troops. All three German military branches suffered eventual defeat, but all also had spectacular victories: look at the submarine war (Battle of the Atlantic); look at the earliest stages of the Battle of Britain; look at the Blitzkrieg through France and the Low Countries.

Both countries were strong -- they had to have been to accomplish what they did. But I'd have to go with Germany as the stronger.

Answer 2

Germany had the superior military. It had a much higher industrial capacity. Their soldiers were better equiped. Their army had more modern tanks and more of them. Better firearms and artillery (88mm). Superior tactics (blitzkrieg, wolfpacks, and paratroop). Better bombers. V2 rockets. More effective use of propaganda and espionage. Negociated a non-agression pact with Russia (which they trashed, I know). Even tried to build an atomic bomb.

In Japan's favor, the Zero may have been the best fighter plane of both countries. Japan also built several aircraft carriers (including the excellent Shokaku class). Had the bigger navy although most of their battleships were built in the WWI era. (also they did not know how to utilize submarines effectively). BUT, the greater majority of Japan's army was equiped with bolt-action rifles. Battling to the death was a big negative, loosing experienced soldiers as the war went on.

Answer 3

Germany was the stronger of the two countries.

Answer 4

Germany wasn't in worldwide conflict II on my own. She had 2 substantial allies, Italy and Japan. this is probably Hitler replaced into awaiting the two to dilute the possibility to Germany provided by ability of the different area, which replaced into fairly plenty constrained to the British Commonwealth and a few different worldwide places previous to the Pearl Harbor attack. Hitler probably overreached in attacking the Soviet Union, and actual overreached by ability of conserving conflict on the united states after the Pearl Harbor attack and ensuing U.S. announcement of conflict. on the time of the attack on the Soviets, which got here in mid-summer 1941, Britain have been greater or much less decreased to protecting its fatherland from attack and provided little instant possibility to Germany. It did carry out bombing assaults in the process Europe, yet on a plenty smaller scale than could come later. merely speaking, Germany had a difficulty with materials, quite petroleum. It replaced into industrially good, nevertheless no longer as good by way of fact the U.S. yet fighter planes and bombers are of little fee in case you won't have the capacity to place gas in them. interior the tip Germany ought to no longer experience the parts of allied forces and hands directed against it. this is very own forces have been severe high quality, yet irreplaceable.

Answer 5

germany had their hands on the atomic bomb

Answer 6

both countries were powerful in WW2 but JAPAN was more powerful. if u want some more information:-
In WW1 JAPAN was declared as the most innocent country of the world but in WW2, JAPAN was declared as the most harsh country of the world.

Answer 7

germany .they were stronger bcoz of their numbers,technology,ideology ( even though it was a wrong one ) and maybe bcoz of their geographical location and also maybe bcoz of hitler who for all the demonising was a much more charismatic leader or at the least orator than emperor hirohito