Wartime economy

By what year did German military expenditure double from its 1939 level?

• 1943

• 1942

• 1940

• 1941

What percentage of the workforce was involved in war-related projects by 1941?

• 50%

• 45%

• 60%

• 55%

Which country produced twice as many aircraft as Germany in 1941?

• France

• Britain

• USSR

• USA

Who was appointed as Minister of Munitions in February 1942?

• Joseph Goebbels

• Fritz Todt

• Heinrich Himmler

• Albert Speer

By what percentage did ammunition production rise under Speer's leadership?

• 25%

• 60%

• 59%

• 97%

What was the increase in total arms production percentage between 1942 and 1944?

• 97%

• 59%

• 25%

• 60%

How many more tanks did the USSR produce compared to Germany in 1941?

• 3,000

• 1,500

• 2,000

• 2,600

What was the role of the Gauleiters during the war?

• Led military operations

• Coordinated the war effort

• Managed armaments production

• Interfered with economic plans

What was a major reason for the failure of the German war economy?

• Labour shortages

• Overproduction of armaments

• Lack of military strategy

• Efficient use of raw materials

How did the Nazi regime initially try to maximize the productivity of German workers?

• Reduced wages and banned bonuses

• Increased wages and bonuses

• Shortened the work week

• Provided additional holidays