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War badges and certificates For the German soldier in the Wehrmacht, badges and decorations were more than just decorations worn on the uniform. They represented military achievements, combat experience, specialized qualifications, wounds sustained in action, or acts of bravery. Before a decoration could be awarded, a soldier had to either mee...

Leibniz-Keks: A Taste of Home in the Breadbag Leibniz-Keks from Bahlsen was one of the most widely used commercial products in the German army during World War II. Unlike specially developed military food, it was an identical product that citizens could buy in ordinary shops in the Reich. It reached the hands of soldiers mainly through Canteen...

History of Cigarettes For the German soldier, cigarettes ranked among the most desired everyday items at the front. They helped fill endless hours of waiting, followed meals, and created small islands of routine in otherwise chaotic conditions. Command structures were fully aware of their importance, which is why tobacco became a regular part of...

History Paper Bandages During World War II, bandages and dressing materials underwent significant changes in response to the need for more effective treatment of wounded soldiers. One of the most important advancements was the introduction of sterile, pre-prepared bandages, which reduced the risk of infections and allowed for faster treatment ...

History of Kosa Chocolate In 1916, Georg Schnabel built a factory building near the railway station and founded the "Saxon factory for preserved dried vegetables" Dürrgemüse & Konservenfabrik GmbH. The name KOSA originated from KOnservenfabrik SAchsen (Saxon Cannery). In 1926, the Rolle brothers continued to run the candy factory under th...

History of Knäckebrot in WW2 During World War II, German supplies needed to provide an effective way to feed soldiers as well as civilian labor, and benefits could mean the difference between winning and losing a battle or war. The German army was unable to supply its combat units in the front line during the campaign. The German ration syste...

History of the Daimon Brand In 1901, Paul Schmidt developed a flat 4.5V battery with three side-by-side cells (3x 1.5V) under the Daimon brand. In 1902, the company began producing light bulbs. During World War II, Daimon largely produced for the Wehrmacht - about 60% of total production. They mainly produced special lamps for the army, for ta...

From a military point of view, the field post office, such as the medical service, belongs to the supply units. The transport of mail in the field was an absolute priority, as delayed field mail, especially from family members "could cause the soldier to worry and make it difficult for him to fulfill his duties." All consignments from the field ...

During the First World War, considerable losses in battles were associated with improper care for soldiers. The highest casualties occurred during humid and cold weather. During World War II, German officers agreed that trench foot was a more serious problem. The Germans made a concerted effort to ensure that all soldiers were aware of the danger a...

I do not want to promote drug use with this article. This is for historical research purposes only for those who are interested in World War II or the using of pervitin during World War II. After 10 years of research, Temmler Werke 1937 filed a patent for a new substance methanephetamine. Its effects have been studied in laboratories since 1919....