World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII
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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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- Steven Hoggard
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- World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
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What is World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII about?
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'.
Who directed World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII?
World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII was directed by Steven Hoggard.
Who stars in World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII?
The principal cast of World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII includes James Holland, Edgar Jones, Jay O. Sanders, James Pugh.
When was World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII released and how long is it?
World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 56m.