What was the best unit in World War II?

The 442nd Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment of the United States Army. The regiment is best known as the most decorated in U. S. military history and as a fighting unit composed almost entirely of second-generation American soldiers of Japanese ancestry (Nisei) who fought in World War II.

What country had best 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.

Which country had the best troops in WW2?

This is hard to answer but from what I know I would argue generally German but the US troops became better as did the British troops. The German’s at the start of WW2 were clearly the best. They had been building and training their military for a while, as well as the Hitler Youth program.

Who had the best trained infantry in WW2?

For the entire period of World War Two German infantry was the best trained. Gernan small unit tactics were simply a class above anyone else. German infantry invented things like the use of a squad machine gun. The MG gunner laying down heavy suppressive fire, supporting rifleman flanking while rifleman pull security for the MG gunner.

What were the most common types of soldiers in WW2?

Call in the light infantry/mountain infantry divisions. These three branches were the most common types of elite soldiers in WWII. Same applies to the Allied and Axis armies. Armor, paratroops, marines, and mountain infantry were and still are well trained and well motivated forces.

What were some of the best units in WW1?

Some of the best in the war, though, were as follows: The Devils Brigade – this was the precursor to modern special forces, and was roughly half Canadian and half American. Deadly, effective troops Various elite German units.