In the shadowy depths of the Third Reich, an untold story simmers, one that Norman Ohler daringly brings to light in "Blitzed." With meticulous research and a narrative flair, Ohler unveils the pervasive influence of narcotics within Hitler's regime, revealing a facet of history that has remained largely obscured. From the highest echelons of Nazi leadership to the common soldier, the consumption of cocaine, heroin, morphine, and particularly methamphetamines casts a startling new perspective on the operations and decisions of the Nazi war machine. This groundbreaking exploration challenges the conventional narratives of World War II, providing a chilling insight into the altered states that fueled a regime's brutal ambitions and catastrophic decisions. Ohler's narrative transcends mere historical account; it is a compelling examination of how the Third Reich's dependency on drugs contributed to its initial successes and eventual downfall. "Blitzed" exposes the delusions of invincibility, enhanced by chemical courage, that led to the overreach and strategic blunders of Hitler and his generals. As the war turned against them, the Nazi leadership's increasing reliance on potent drug cocktails mirrored the deteriorating reality of their situation, culminating in a distorted perception of the world that hastened their demise. Through Ohler's expert storytelling, "Blitzed" serves not only as a revision of World War II history but as a stark reminder of the power of substances to sway the course of human events.