The Third Reich - Wartime Economy Flashcards
Why was there a shortage of workers during the Second World War? (2 reasons)
Conscription and no women workers.
There was a general lack of resources during the war, but what was there a serious lack of in particular?
Oil.
What were the two fundamental problems of production during WW2?
Non essential goods were being produced, and equipment wasn’t standardised.
When was Albert Speer appointed head of the Central Planning Board?
1942.
After Speer’s appointment, what did the armed forces have to ask his ministry for directly?
Equipment and resources - they could no longer just order it from industries.
Who under a new decree did Speer punish and why?
Manufacturers who made false claims for labour and materials.
What did Speer’s rubber stamp say?
“Return to sender - irrelevant to the war effort”
A train trip compelled Speer to make what order?
That all unnecessary metal inside trains such as coat hangers and railings should be removed and sent for scrap metal.
What two things did Speer press for in the workplace?
Night shifts and women workers.
Why did Speer blackmail the Gauleiters?
To stop them from creating “empires” and make them contribute to the war effort.
By how many times had production increased in 1944 since Speer’s appointment?
Three times.
After just six months of Speer being in power how much had ammunition and arms production increased? (Percentage)
Ammunition 97%, arms 50%.
