World War Speed: The Drugs That Won WWII
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 investigates.
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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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | James Holland |
| Director | Steven Hoggard |
| Producer | Daphna Rubin |
Broadcasts
- Thu 29 Aug 2019 21:00
- Fri 30 Aug 2019 02:30
- Sun 25 Jul 2021 22:00
- Tue 27 Jul 2021 01:10
- Wed 20 Jul 2022 00:00
- Fri 22 Jul 2022 02:50