Adolf Hitler was the 'Führer of drugs' - a heavy user of cocaine and a heroin-like opiate. | BBC News

Tank Chocolate: The Meth That Fueled Hitler's Blitzkrieg In Nazi Germany, the methamphetamine drug Pervitin was widely used across all levels of society, from soldiers on the front lines to housewives. Marketed as a “magic pill,” it was the stimulant that heavily fueled the German war effort. Soldiers dubbed it “tank chocolate,” relying on it to stay awake for days during the Blitzkrieg and other battles, while civilians used it to combat fatigue and depression. The dependence reached the highes