The Impact of War Flashcards
What 3 problems did Germans face during the war?
-Rationing
-Severe labour shortages and refugees
-Bombing
By when were food and clothes rationed?
1939
Give an example of food rationing:
People were limited to one egg per week
What goods were in short supply?
Soap and toilet paper
What could be used in a bath instead of soap?
Soggy, stewed pine needles
What does Total War mean?
Give an example
This meant everything was entirely focused on making weapons and growing food for soldiers. Anything that didn’t contribute to war was stopped.
Beer houses, dance halls and even sweet shops were closed.
Who was made Armaments Minister and when?
In 1942, Albert Speer was made Armaments minister
How had labour shortages been dealt with?
By 1944, around 7 million foreign workers had been bought in from countries Germany had conquered to work as slave labour in factories
From when had Britain and America started bombing Germany?
1942
How was hot water rationed?
It was rationed to 2 days per week.
Give one example of a battle and how many Germans died/surrendered here?
In one great battle at Stalingrad, over 80,000 Germans died and 90,000 surrendered.
What happened due to the impact of bombing?
There was no water, electricity or transport, and panicked people left their home to look for refuge.
What else did bombing cause?
It caused flooding and gas explosions, and there was a constant danger of unexploded bombs.
Support for who started to decline?
The Nazis.
Who organised the country for Total War?
The Armaments Minister, Albert Speer.
