By Joshaniel Tan Yong Yin

 It was designed to reduce unemployment and reduce imports to the point of being self-sufficient.  Military spending was approximated at 60 billion RM a year, while only 1 million was spent on civil ones.

 Volkswagen was Hitler’s attempt to benefit ordinary Germans  The aim was to build a cheap car that anyone could afford.  However, most Germans did not receive their cars till after the war

 Some powerful companies took advantage of the times and the environment at the time, using forced labor and “Aryanization” of Jewish property  These companies bankrolled the Nazi Party, helping them rise to power.

 Many people were not even aware of what had happened until the film Schindler’s List attracted huge media attention.  It depicted the story of one of the few men who had the moral bravery to do what was right, and to help people in need.

 The fact was that too many business men were affected by greed, and simply took advantage of the occupation of Europe and the persecution of Jews.  They saw the times as a chance to enrich themselves and their company.

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