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Blitzed

Drugs in Nazi Germany
By Norman Ohler
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In Blitzed by Norman Ohler, the focus is on the extensive use of drugs in Nazi Germany, revealing how substances influenced key events during the Second World War. The book explores how these substances affected the military effectiveness and decision-making of figures like Hitler and the broader Nazi regime. Through meticulous research, Ohler unravels an often-overlooked aspect of Nazi Germany's wartime operations, blending history with a fresh, compelling perspective.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by a fresh perspective on World War II, focusing on the role of drugs in the conflict. It reveals the widespread use of methamphetamines in Nazi Germany, exploring how it influenced soldiers and even leaders during the war. Fans of history that uncover lesser-known aspects will find this a fascinating read.

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Blitzed

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The sensational account of the overwhelming role of drug-taking in the Third Reich - from Hitler and his entourage to ordinary troops.

The Nazis styled themselves as warriors against moral degeneracy. Yet, as Norman Ohler's gripping bestseller reveals, the entire Third Reich was permeated with drugs—cocaine, heroin, morphine and, most of all, methamphetamines, or crystal meth. These substances were used by everyone from factory workers to housewives and were crucial to troops' resilience, even partly explaining German victory in 1940.

The promiscuous use of drugs at the very highest levels also impaired and confused decision-making, with Hitler and his entourage taking refuge in potentially lethal cocktails of stimulants administered by the physician Dr Morell as the war turned against Germany.

Blitzed forms a crucial missing piece of the story of WW2.

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The book offers a groundbreaking revelation of the extensive drug use within Nazi Germany, particularly methamphetamine, painting a vivid picture of how addiction impacted military strategy and the Third Reich's operations. Norman Ohler's work combines meticulous research with compelling storytelling, uncovering a hidden aspect of WWII that challenges previously held views. This insightful narrative has been lauded for its originality, gripping prose, and its ability to transform the understanding of history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141983165

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Translated by Shaun Whiteside
  • Translated by Shaun Whiteside
  • Translated by Shaun Whiteside

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 267g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Norman Ohler was born in Zweibr cken in 1970. He is the author of three novels, Die Quotenmaschine (the world's first hypertext novel), Mitte and Stadt des Goldes as well as two novellas. He was co-writer of the script for Wim Wenders' film Palermo Shooting. He researched Blitzed in numerous archives across Germany and the United States. Shaun Whiteside has translated widely in both French and German, including Sybille Steinbacher's Auschwitz- A History.

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