I often hear (in memes primarily) that the Third Reich gave their soldiers amphetamines. How accurate is this, and what were the practiced drugs used by soldiers in WW2 Germany? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

I often hear (in memes primarily) that the Third Reich gave their soldiers amphetamines. How accurate is this, and what were the practiced drugs used by soldiers in WW2 Germany?

by spebes

I understand that Hitler himself was a drug addict of sorts, but German soldiers and officers doing speed sounds odd.

DanKensington

More input is always welcome; in the meantime, you may be interested in what u/commiespaceinvader has to say on this matter exactly.