What was life like during the early years of the war, 1939-41?

What was life like during the early years of the war, 1939-41?

= Initial Impact =

• At first war had little effect 
• Bitzkrieg ( lifhtning war) brought quick victories - new supplies + raw materials, e.g. Gold
• Hitler very popular
• Germany followed policy of autarky (self-sufficiency) - controlling supplies of food.
• Rationing introduced in 1939 - 2/5 Germans following a healthier diet
• Member of Hitler youth helping out, e.g. Collecting metal
• All sections of community encouraged to take part in…