"Pervitin: How Drugs Transformed Warfare in 1939-45" Topic
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Tango01  | 17 Jun 2022 7:58 p.m. PST |
"Throughout the war, the Germans consumed Pervitin , a methamphetamine, which produces higher energy, while reducing sleep needs and hunger . While those effects would already represent sufficient tactical reasons to distribute this drug among soldiers, its psychological influence also made it very valuable. Indeed, it is said to spark a great enthusiasm, as well as a feeling of confidence and omnipotence .
While methamphetamine in crystalline form was produced for the first time in Japan, Pervitin was developed by Fritz Hauschild] and patented in Germany in 1937, by the Temmler group . Considered as an energy-booster, its consumption was perfectly legal until 1941…"
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| Steve Wilcox | 17 Jun 2022 9:35 p.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 17 Jun 2022 10:15 p.m. PST |
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| Arjuna | 18 Jun 2022 6:56 a.m. PST |
Mr.Aimo Koivunen finnished first thanks to his killing speed.
Someone probably photoshopped the eyes to emphazise his crazyness. |
| donlowry | 18 Jun 2022 7:57 a.m. PST |
I read, long ago, an American paratrooper's account, in which he mentioned that they were given pep pills (presumably meth) before jumping into combat. |
| Andy ONeill | 19 Jun 2022 1:53 a.m. PST |
As well as keeping you awake, meth reduces empathy. |
| Tango01 | 19 Jun 2022 2:53 p.m. PST |
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| Hornswoggler | 21 Jun 2022 5:21 p.m. PST |
If you are interested in the subject, I recommend the documentary "World War Speed", fronted by historian James Holland. |
| Tango01 | 22 Jun 2022 2:28 p.m. PST |
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