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Book Synopsis: A New York Times bestseller, Norman Ohler's Blitzed is a "fascinating, engrossing, often dark history of drug use in the Third Reich" (Washington Post). The Nazi regime preached an ideology of physical, mental, and moral purity. Yet as Norman Ohler reveals in this gripping history, the Third Reich was saturated with drugs: cocaine, opiates, and, most of all, methamphetamines, which were consumed by everyone from factory workers to housewives to German soldiers. In fact, troops were encouraged, and in some cases ordered, to take rations of a form of crystal meth—the elevated energy and feelings of invincibility associated with the high even help to account for the breakneck invasion that sealed the fall of France in 1940, as well as other German military victories. Hitler himself became increasingly dependent on injections of a cocktail of drugs—ultimately including Eukodal, a cousin of heroin—administered by his personal doctor. Thoroughly researched and rivetingly readable, Blitzed throws light on a history that, until now, has remained in the shadows. “Delightfully nuts.”—The New Yorker
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Discover the hidden secrets of the Third Reich with Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich. This thrilling New York Times bestseller by Norman Ohler takes you on a journey through the dark history of drug use in Nazi Germany. Uncover the shocking truth about the widespread consumption of cocaine, opiates, and methamphetamines among the Nazi regime. From factory workers to housewives to soldiers, everyone was hooked on the high. The elevated energy and invincibility fueled by crystal meth even played a role in the fall of France in 1940 and other German military successes. It's time to delve into a history that has remained in the shadows for far too long.
Immerse yourself in the riveting pages of Blitzed as Ohler's meticulous research brings to light the truth about the Third Reich's drug obsession. Discover how Hitler himself relied on a cocktail of drugs, including Eukodal, a relative of heroin, administered by his personal doctor. This gripping narrative sheds light on a fascinating, engrossing, and often dark period of history that has captivated readers worldwide.
With captivating storytelling and unparalleled insights, Blitzed is a must-read for history buffs and those seeking to understand the hidden complexities of the Third Reich. The Washington Post hails the book as a "fascinating, engrossing, often dark history of drug use in the Third Reich" while The New Yorker describes it as "delightfully nuts." Don't miss your chance to get your hands on this remarkable piece of historical storytelling!
Delve into the shadows of the Third Reich and uncover the truth with Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich. Order your copy today!
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