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The use of different weapons from war to war has greatly impacted the outcome of different wars. However, the greatest impact from start to end on a single war has to be World War Two. The use of newer semi-automatic weapons and the begging of mass production of automatics insured that this war had one of the highest casualty rates. The astounding death rates can be attributed particularly to the development of new weapons, compounded by the madness of Hitler. The German arms of the age, seeked out and developed by the government--looked like something from a future age. Germany also manufactured an exponential number of guns, which only escalated the killing. When the United States entered the war, they brought an arsenal of weapons rivaled only by Germany. The Springfield was one of the most accurate rifles of the day, and sniper versions were responsible for numerous long distance kills. The M1 Garand equipped many battalions with a semi-automatic weapon that was both accurate and reliable.

Physics was very prevalent in the time of World War Two. New infantry weapons we being created, but there were also more destructive weapons were being built. Germany discovered a fully inertial navigational system for their missiles. This was a great feat because it allowed them to be able to control their missiles when being fired over a long distance. However, the outcome of this war relied heavily on the effectiveness of ground troupes. Each country was in an arms race to try to improve the effectiveness of their armies weaponry. A weapon that was greatly improved from the last war to this one was the light machine gun. The newer versions were able to hold more ammunition, the barrels could be changed in and out much quicker, and a tri-pod was developed for almost ever type. The tri-pods allowed firing from behind objects or from a hillside much easier because it steadied the gun as it shot. This greatly increased the accuracy and death total. Other weapons that were greatly improved were greatly improved were the anti-tank weapons. The new infantry anti-tank weapons used whats known as a hollow charge warhead. This consists of an explosive that when it hits the target it concentrates nearly all of its energy in one direction. This creates a quick stream of hot gas that pierces through the steel and sprays the inside of the tank, hits the crew with molten steel, which intern kills them, and sets the tank on fire. Physics in infantry weapons and the use of them in battle go hand in hand. Engineers and experts on weaponry experiment on different types of weapons to find which is the best and most efficient in the field of battle. Once new weapons are created and given the green light to use, the armies of the world will start using them. The strength of most countries armies often depends on their ability to create new weapons in ways people never thought possible.