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WWII on meth - true story! (They should make a movie out of this)
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[quote:Deafy Wickware:MV80NTk5MDEwXzgzNzM4MTkyX0Y2QjEzNzA1] [quote:ThirstyMarlin:MV80NTk5MDEwXzgzNzM2OTQ0XzQ0QjBDQUY2] ([b]OP[/b]) thanks for your thread. But the meth story in WWII is WAY bigger than this particular situation. I first learned of meth use by U.S. Airborne Troops when I read the book, "A Bridge Too Far" by Cornelius Ryan. He also wrote the book, "The Longest Day". Both books are true stories, and were made into very famous Hollywood movies. However, as we all know, a book is usually much better, and more detailed than a movie. And that's why reading is so important. But, I admit, I do love well made films. The Airborne Troops who were dropped behind enemy lines in 'Operation Market Garden' (A Bridge Too Far) were issued amphetamine pills to stay awake and keep alert; think Adderall. Now Adderall is not exactly meth, but similar in many ways. However, when the enemy has you surrounded, and if you go to sleep, for even a few minutes, you die...well, that's what the Amps are for. The U.S. also gave amphetamine style drugs to pilots, but it was not common practice. For Para-Troopers dropping behind enemy lines, which we did rarely, it was issued. But in the film "A Bridge Too Far" it is NEVER mentioned. That could be because the film was made back in 1977. And "The Longest Day" was made in 1962. Maybe today it would get mentioned in a film, but I doubt it. The Germans...they were often on meth, the real hard core crazy shit, because that's what they had. And it did make them into meth head freaks sometimes. This is the little known history of WWII you will only find in books! Thanks OP, love to hear what you think! [/quote] Truth, all. My father was an Air Force officer when they built the Berlin Wall, and he was stationed on an Air Force base in France. Amphetamines were regularly issued to officers and enlisted personnel. There were lots of alerts during that time, and they'd often have to be up and alert around the clock. [/quote]
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Synopsis: Finnish soldier, in charge of his company’s Meth supply (when Finland was allied with Germany) accidentally OD’s on a crap ton of meth. Then has bizarre adventure after separating from his unit. This is a true story...
...and it’s pretty damn funny!
Enjoy!
PS: I think this is a big-screen movie potential story.
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