World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII
2019
56min
Documentary
War
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Overview
It’s long been known that German soldiers used a methamphetamine called Pervitin during WWII. But have tales of Nazis on speed obscured the massive use of stimulants by British and American troops? Did total war unleash the world’s first pharmacological arms race? And in the face of industrial slaughter, what role did drugs play in combat? Historian James Holland is on a quest to dig deeper and unearth the truth behind 'World War Speed'.
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Who directed World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII?
World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII was directed by Steven Hoggard.
How long is World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII?
World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII runs for 56min, and was released in 2019.
