- Economic Recovery and Initial Growth: Under Hitler, Germany saw a significant economic boost from 1933 to 1939. The regime implemented large-scale public works programs, like the Autobahn, which reduced unemployment and stimulated industry.
- Autarky and Rearmament: The Nazi government pursued economic self-sufficiency (autarky) and invested heavily in military production. This rearmament drive led to a war economy that prioritized military needs over civilian goods.
- War Economy Impact: With the onset of World War II, the focus shifted entirely to the war economy. This included rationing, forced labor, and the exploitation of occupied territories' resources.
- Destruction and Collapse: The war economy ultimately contributed to widespread destruction and economic collapse by the end of the war in 1945, with massive infrastructure damage and a severely weakened industrial base.
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