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Food, Weapon of Conquest

1941 22 min
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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.

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Food, Weapon of Conquest

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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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Education

Ages 15 to 17

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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