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Why Did Germany Win Ww2

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The success of German scientists like Haber can be attributed to the country’s ability to encourage research projects free of industrial aims or teaching duties. Although science was directly applied in German industries, the presence of pure scientific research allowed Germany to excel and dominate the field of science and technology. The reason for the German’s inability to win WW2 and its decline in science and technology can be attributed to the influence of Hitler and the Nazi Regime. Efficiency is the guiding principle of technology but under a totalitarian regime, other motives take over. The competition in a competitive market helps advance technology by encouraging scientist to not only design efficient technology; it forces them …show more content…

This idea was strongly supported by military men, especially Hitler, who had been exposed to and have witnessed the destructive power of the gas. The German General Carl von Einem was quoted saying: “I am furious about the gas and its deployment, which has disgusted me from the outset.” He also referred to the use of the gas as “very unchivalrous too, otherwise used only by blackguards and criminals (Cornwell).” To these military men, the purpose of a war is show ones dominance over another country. Winning the war proved that the victor had the best men, weapons, generals, and military strategy. The use of the gas took away all the glory of warfare. This is why the use of poison gas is prohibited in warfare, still to this …show more content…

Although we know that global warming is a reality the United States has not made as much progress as other countries when it comes to the research and development of alternative energy. When oil prices started to rise it seemed as if more Americans would be willing to buy hybrid cars, and scientists were working hard to come up with an alternative energy sources and products like cars that would be cheaper and more efficient than gas guzzlers. Instead, the government lowered its dependence on foreign oil and started to drill and frack oil domestically, which lead to a dramatic drop in gas prices that we are still experiencing today. Now that gas prices are lower American consumers are no longer pressured to look for a cheaper and safer alternative to gas and oil. It is also rumored that many oil companies use their influence to slow down any progress in the research and development of alternative energy. In order to do what is best for humanity; our government needs to be more like the German government before Hitler. They need to give scientists the ability to think clearly and fund them without a particular agenda. When Germany operated this way, they were the front runners of the development of science and technology. In order to become the global leader in alternative energy we need to encourage our scientist to do what they do best,

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