EPISODE · Jun 25, 2025 · 44 MIN
Sleepwalker Army: Meth in Nazi Germany (Part 1)
from Pills and Power · host Pills and Power
During WWII, methamphetamine wasn’t just a drug—it was a weapon. In this episode, we explore how drug affected Nazi brains, powered Blitzkrieg tactics, fueled Hitler’s personal addiction, and found their way into the supply kits of Allied troops. Discover the hidden role stimulants played in shaping the course of the war.Sources:Normal Ohler: Blitzed: Drugs in the Third ReichTIME Magazine: How Methamphetamine Became a Key Part of Nazi Military StrategyMBio: Understanding the Basis of METH MouthNicholas Rasmussen: America’s First Amphetamine Epidemic
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During WWII, methamphetamine wasn’t just a drug—it was a weapon. In this episode, we explore how drug affected Nazi brains, powered Blitzkrieg tactics, fueled Hitler’s personal addiction, and found their way into the supply kits of Allied troops. Discover the hidden role stimulants played in shaping the course of the war.Sources:Normal Ohler: Blitzed: Drugs in the Third ReichTIME Magazine: How Methamphetamine Became a Key Part of Nazi Military StrategyMBio: Understanding the Basis of METH MouthNicholas Rasmussen: America’s First Amphetamine Epidemic
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