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To: tejek who wrote (336966)	5/9/2007 6:23:51 AM
From: Taro	Respond to of 1573030

You hear what you prefer to hear anyway. Up to the highest of straw man levels that is. I am no German. Taro

To: tejek who wrote (336966)	5/9/2007 9:03:04 AM
From: bentway	Respond to of 1573030

I have a theory that the Nazis terrible "efficiency" can be laid to drug abuse. Amphetamines had been invented in Germany in the thirties, and were quite popular and legal in Germany by the late thirties and early forties. Hitler was known to have been an IV amphetamine drug abuser, and pill-form amphetamines were passed out like candy to all the German armed forces (and ours as well). Increases stamina, aggression, energy - what's not to like! ================================================================ "Soldiers on speed Wednesday, 8 October 2003 Annie Warburton During the 1930s and 40s amphetamines were regularly used to treat ailments such as depression. What many people don't know however, is that during World War II it was used to keep soldiers awake and focussed during battle. Professor Jason White from the Adelaide University is currently researching the use of amphetamines during World War Two. "The various forces in the war exploited the fact that these drugs keep people awake, to help soldiers marching and keep pilots awake over long flights," Professor White told ABC night's presenter Annie Warburton. One of the dangers of using amphetamines is an increase in risk-taking behaviour and then fatigue when the drugs wear off. Research has also indicated that amphetamines may increase criminal behaviour Over the years the use of amphetamines during World War II has been kept quiet, Professor White informed Annie. "I think the notion of giving drugs to people who are in charge of guns and planes and missiles and so forth is probably a bit worrisome and I think it's also the issue of a mixed message. Often when society is trying to decrease drug use if the armed forces are seen as giving drugs out that can be perceived as a mixed message". Documentation exists to confirm Germany, Japan, Britain and America all used Anthedimeans as a pick me up for their soldiers, although there is no proof that Russia ever used them. Professor White went on to say, the military very rarely admits to supplying amphetamines to troops but will occasionally do so if backed into a corner.