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78: Germany Prepares for War Pt. 1 - Overview

History of the Second World War

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The Devaluation of the German Economy

France devalued its currency in 1936 to improve exports. Some within Germany were pushing for similar actions for the German economy, says Andrew Hammond. Hammond: But there was a problem with this plan as relations had deteriorated by 1936. He says it's likely that any economic discussions between Germany and other nations would have been likely to succeed.

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