Kaiser to Fuhrer

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What percentage of German workforce was involved in war-related labour in 1941?

55%

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What did the Office of the Four Year Plan, various parts of the **, the Ministry of Economics the Ministry of Armaments and the army all squabble over at one point during the war?

The Resposibility of Armaments production

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Who was in charge of the Office of the Four Year Plan at the start of the war?

Goering

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Since which year had the main project to prepare Germany for war started?

1936

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Select one key reason for Germany's lack of efficiency in its use of resorces during the war.

Goering insisted on using German-made goods which would have been cheaper if bought from abroad

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As a result, Germany faced a severe labour shortage, and relied heavily on foreign workers, whose productivity was significantly lower than native Germans. How much so?

60-80% lower.

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The German war effort on the Eastern front was significantly weakened by the unexpecte cold winters. What else, imposed by the Soviets, weakened the war effort in the East?

Soviet Soldiers used the 'Scorched Earth' policy, leaving nothing behind for soldiers to use.

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A personal weakness of Goering led to weaknesses in German war efficiency. What was it?

He was often distracted with his morphie addiction, and spent his time shopping for art.

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With Speer's appointment to the Ministry, ammunition production rose by 97%, and tank production by 25%. When was he first appointed as Minister of Munitions?

1942

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