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Probably the most important advantage the US had over other countries was its production capabilities.  With a boost from the federal government, the nation was pulled up from the Great Depression era and began on a constantly climbing economic boom.  Industries soon churned out planes, tanks, and other wartime materials at unforeseen speeds.  This ability to overproduce provided the momentum the Allies needed to turn the tide and eventually force the Axis powers to concede defeat.

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