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Food, Weapon of Conquest

This 1940s wartime newsreel shows the food shortage in Nazi-occupied countries that have been forced to hand over their farm produce to Germany, leaving their own populations hungry. Part of the Canada Carries On series.
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This 1940s wartime newsreel shows the food shortage in Nazi-occupied countries that have been forced to hand over their farm produce to Germany, leaving their own populations hungry. Part of the Canada Carries On series.

War, Conflict and Peace - World War II Archival Films Foreign Countries Food and Food Industries All subjects
  • director
    Stuart Legg
  • producer
    Stuart Legg
  • editing
    Stuart Legg

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Ages 15 to 17
School subjects
Civics/Citizenship - Human Rights Civics/Citizenship - Ideologies History - World History History - World War II
Discuss Napoleon’s famous adage, “an army marches on its stomach,” in relation to this film. Comment on Germany’s decision to feed its troops, while allowing civilians to go hungry. Research the use of “scorched earth” policies, throughout history, as a military strategy. Are they always successful? Discuss.

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