How did the coming of war change life in Nazi Germany?

Rationing and Shortages

• Strict rationing on food, clothes and shoes was introduced in 1939.

• Luxuries like tobacco were mostly unavailable

• Manufacturing of civilian clothes was stopped in 1943

• By 1945, few goods were available to civilians without turning to the black market

Air Raids

• Air raids began in 1940, but grew worse after 1942

• Medical services could not cope. The number of doctors available fell as they joined the army

• 800,000 civilians were killed by bombing

Restrictions

• Strict restrictions were placed on civilians

• Nonessential businesses were closed. Theatres, opera houses and music halls were closed

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