Blitzed: Nazis on Drugs
Blitzed: Nazis on Drugs
The stimulant Pervitin was created for Nazi soldiers in 1938 Germany. For many years, it was used as a performance-enhancing drug, keeping soldiers awake and alert for days on end. Historians examine the facts and theorize how this well-documented drug use may have affected World War II.
The stimulant Pervitin was created for Nazi soldiers in 1938 Germany. For many years, it was used as a performance-enhancing drug, keeping soldiers awake and alert for days on end. Historians examine the facts and theorize how this well-documented drug use may have affected World War II.
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