Who were the best trained soldiers in ww2?

Japan had the best trained soldiers individually, but Germany had the most effective troopers as per military doctrine ( in battlefield conditions). So for results with given equipment which was usually meager,the Germans faired best.
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Who were the most feared soldiers in ww2?

SS-Obersturmbannfuhrer Otto Skorzeny was one of the most celebrated and feared commandos of World War II. Daring operations such as the rescue of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini and missions behind enemy lines during the Battle of the Bulge made him known as “the most dangerous man in Europe.”
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What was the most elite unit in ww2?

The 442nd Regiment is the most decorated unit for its size in U.S. military history. Created as the 442nd Regimental Combat Team when it was activated 1 February 1943, the unit quickly grew to its fighting complement of about 4,000 men by April 1943, and an eventual total of about 14,000 men served overall.
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Who did the best in ww2?

While it is acknowledged that Soviet soldiers contributed the most on the battlefield and endured much higher casualties, American and British air campaigns were also key, as was the supply of arms and equipment by the US under lend-lease.
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Which country had the bravest soldiers ww2?

Japan had the best trained soldiers individually, but Germany had the most effective troopers as per military doctrine ( in battlefield conditions).
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Which Country had the most Effective SOLDIERS of WW2



Who were the best soldiers?

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Who was the best U.S. soldier?

Here are 9 of the most legendary soldiers to have ever shot, bayoneted, and blown up America's enemies:
  1. Gen. George Washington. Photo: Public Domain. ...
  2. Sgt. John Lincoln Clem. John Lincoln Clem as a young drummer boy. ...
  3. Sgt. Alvin York. ...
  4. Sgt. Henry Johnson. ...
  5. Sgt. Audie Murphy. ...
  6. Gen. George S. ...
  7. Gen. Douglas MacArthur. ...
  8. Cpl. Tibor Rubin.
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Who had the largest navy in ww2?

The largest naval fleet of all time belonged to the United States during World War II. At its peak, the U.S. Navy consisted of 6,768 vessels. Since that peak, most countries around the world have reduced the size of their navies, investing in fewer, but more capable ships or other assets entirely.
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Who is the greatest soldier ever?

John J. “Blackjack” Pershing (1860-1948) was promoted to General of the Armies during World War I, the highest rank ever held in the United States Army.
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Who is the WWII hero?

Audie Murphy

A short, baby-faced boy from Texas, Audie Murphy's skill as a soldier made him one of the most decorated heroes of WWII. He earned the Medal of Honor by stalling a German attack.
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Was the German army the best in ww2?

In September 1939 the Allies, namely Great Britain, France, and Poland, were together superior in industrial resources, population, and military manpower, but the German Army, or Wehrmacht, because of its armament, training, doctrine, discipline, and fighting spirit, was the most efficient and effective fighting force ...
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Who had the most confirmed kills in ww2?

The most deadly sniper of World War II: Simo Häyhä. He had 542 confirmed kills, with an unconfirmed total number of 705. Not only is he the most deadly sniper of World War II, but he is also believed to be the most deadly sniper of all time. All his kills were against the Red Army, who nicknamed him White Death.
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What was the most brutal army in history?

Revealed: The 6 Most Lethal Armies in All of History
  • The Roman Army. The Roman Army famously conquered the Western world over a period of a few hundred years. ...
  • The Mongol Army. ...
  • Ottoman Army. ...
  • Nazi German Army. ...
  • The Soviet Army.
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Who were the most ruthless warriors?

The 5 most feared warriors in military history
  1. Mongols. In just 20 years, Genghis Khan was able to capture and control a massive empire that Rome couldn't conquer in 200 years. ...
  2. Gurkhas. Gurkhas are Nepal's best-kept secret weapon. ...
  3. Comanche. ...
  4. Teutonic Warriors. ...
  5. Sikhs.
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What was Hitler's reaction to D Day?

Hitler was not angry, or vindictive – far from it. He seemed relieved. Goebbels thought the German leader looked as if a great burden had fallen from his shoulders. He had earlier said Normandy was a possible landing site, for one thing.
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What did the German Army Think of the American Army?

I have found your American Army the most honorable of all our enemies. You have also been the bravest of our enemies and in fact the only ones who have attacked us seriously in this year's battles. I therefore honor you, and, now that the war is over, I stand ready, for my part, to accept you as a friend.”
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Did Japan have special forces in ww2?

Teishin Shudan (挺進集団, Raiding Group) was a Japanese special forces/airborne unit during World War II. The unit was a division-level force, and was part of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force (IJAAF). The Teishin units were therefore distinct from the marine parachute units of the Special Naval Landing Forces.
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Who is the deadliest sniper in US military history?

Known as the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history, Navy Seal Chris Kyle, who served during the Iraq War, has become renowned as the American Sniper. Chris Kyle was born in 1974 in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from Midlothian High School in 1992 and attended Tarleton State University for two years.
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Who is the deadliest sniper in history?

1. Simo Hayha (505 Kills) Simo “Simuna” Hayha was a Finnish sniper that served in the Winter War of 1939–1940 and is credited with 505 confirmed kills against Red Army soldiers.
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Who was the best American sniper in ww2?

One of the most legendary combat heroes with exceptional confirmed kill counts is USMC Sgt. Carlos Norman Hathcock II.
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Who is the toughest soldier ever?

David Goggins' military background reads like a case of bad “stolen valor” — the retired Navy SEAL chief is believed to be the only member of the armed forces to complete the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/s) course (including going through Hell Week three times), U.S. Army Ranger School (where he graduated as ...
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Who are the most elite soldiers in history?

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  • The Navy SEALs.
  • The Immortals.
  • The Brigade of Gurkhas.
  • The Knights Hospitaller.
  • The Special Air Service.
  • The Green Berets.
  • The Varangian Guard.
  • The Hashishin.
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Which country was the most feared in ww2?

The Soviet Union is estimated to have suffered the highest number of WWII casualties.
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