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Part Two: Hitler's Drug Problem

Behind the Bastards

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What Is Eukodol?

In late 1942, the Russians broke through around Stalingrad and circling the German 6th Army. Hitler refused to allow them to break out and retreat, as that would mean ending the siege of the city. By December 9th, it had become clear that Garing had no ability to keep the 6th Army supplied. The eventual drug he picked was an opiate called eukodol, which is basically oxy.

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