Full mobilization of Germany's World War II infrastructure

In September 1939, the British blockade cut off Germany's access to metals outside Europe, creating a severe shortage as military demands increased. The need for metals became critical for replacing infrastructure and producing weapons. Germany's expansion into southern Europe and the Middle East exacerbated the crisis. The attack on Russia highlighted the Nazis' desperation for resources like aluminum and steel. Hitler's ambitions for the Ural Mountains underscored the importance of metal. Rebuilding efforts in conquered territories further strained metal supplies, as Europe could not meet the demand.

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