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About The Role Of Oil In The Real Downfall Of Nazi Germany | Battlefield

As Hitler's Blitzkrieg marked the start of WW2 in Europe, it also signalled the start of a new type of warfare. This would be a war where the significance of machines, not manpower would be the deciding factor between win and loss. This new type of warfare also brought a new issue into the fold, the supply chain of oil. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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The Role Of Oil In The Real Downfall Of Nazi Germany | Battlefield
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