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Historian Norman Ohler discusses drugs' role in WWII and human history

Historian Norman Ohler discusses his research into the significant role of psychoactive drugs, particularly stimulants like methamphetamine, in Nazi Germany's military history. His work, including the book "Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich," examines how these substances influenced key events such as the Blitzkrieg. Ohler also touches upon his new book, "Stoned Sapiens," which explores the broader history of human civilization through the lens of drug use. AI

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Historian Norman Ohler discusses drugs' role in WWII and human history

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  1. Lex Fridman Podcast TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · Lex Fridman ·

    #481 – Norman Ohler: Hitler, Nazis, Drugs, WW2, Blitzkrieg, LSD, MKUltra & CIA

    <p>Norman Ohler is a historian and author of &#8220;Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich,&#8221; a book that investigates the role of psychoactive drugs, particularly stimulants such as methamphetamine, in the military history of World War II. It is a book that two legendary histori…