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The chilling reality of Nazi Germany's reliance on performance-enhancing drugs forces us to confront uncomfortable questions about morality and ethics in war. As soldiers pushed to their limits, feeling invincible under the influence of methamphetamines, the devastating costs of addiction and psychological breakdowns became a tragic afterthought to the historical narrative of military triumph.
Was the use of methamphetamines in World War II a necessary evil or an egregious breach of ethical standards? This complex history of addiction within the context of war continues to provoke reflection on the implications of pursuing victory at all costs.