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Of course, they'd need to hold on to the Ploesti oilfields in Romania to have any chance.
| These were bombed in conjunction with the synthetic refineries. As a result German petroleum production dwindled and their ability to fight any prolonged war would have been impossible anyway. Interesting then that the petroleum sources were really devastated only after D day. A total collapse of the Eastern front followed by problems of the Western Allies making headway in Normandy would have indeed meant a Iron Curtain advancing to the English Channel. I am surprised why historians haven't discussed this more.
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Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country. Herman Goering
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