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The Dark Legacy of Methamphetamines in Nazi Germany’s Blitzkrieg
In the annals of World War II history, the term Blitzkrieg, or "Lightning War," often conjures images of rapid, overwhelming advances by German forces. This notorious military strategy enabled Nazi Germany to conquer vast territories across Europe with alarming speed. But what fueled this relentless advance? The answer is ominously intertwined with a specific substance: methamphetamines, marketed as harmless pep pills, which became a secret weapon in the German arsenal.