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Germanys desperate oil situation by G. H. Davis
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Germanys desperate oil situation by G. H. Davis
The merciless statistics of Germanys desperate oil situation during the Second World War. The relative value of Germanys normal sources of oil supply, cut in half by the Allied blockade. The channels through which oil imports normally reach Germany.
1940
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Allied Blockade Channels Davis Figures Fuel Imports Situation Source Sources Statistics Supply
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This evocative image by G.H. Davis, published in the Illustrated London News in 1940, brings to light the desperate oil situation Germany faced during the Second World War. The merciless statistics depicted in the map reveal that the value of Germany's normal sources of oil supply had been slashed in half due to the Allied blockade. The intricate network of channels through which oil imports had previously reached Germany are shown, now disrupted and rendered ineffective. The map serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of the war on Germany's energy resources, and the strategic importance of oil in sustaining a modern industrialized military machine. The figures and statistics presented in this print underscore the gravity of the situation, highlighting the critical need for Germany to secure alternative sources of fuel to keep its war effort going. The image is a powerful visual representation of the wartime struggle for resources, and a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured during the Second World War.
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