Food Shortages

Were there food shortages in Germany?

At the start of the war, goods were sent back to Germany from countries they had invaded to solve the problems of shortages. However, rationing was introduced in 1939 and shortages increased as the war continued.

What impact did the war have on shortages in Germany?

At the beginning of the war goods were imported from other countries, but from May 1942 rations were reduced. There were many shortages with some items nearly non-existent, including toilet paper and tobacco.

What was the impact of food shortages on the German people?

Towards the end of the war there were serious food shortages. Along with the destruction caused by Allied bombing, this meant some areas faced starvation in the last months of the war.