How Germany Was Able to Afford World War 2?

Germany was able to afford World War 2 because it had a lot of money and tricks to keep getting more.

Like Having a Piggy Bank That Grows Bigger

Imagine you have a piggy bank, and every time you save some coins, it gets bigger. Germany had something like that, they saved money from selling things like cars and machines all over the world. They also borrowed money from other countries, just like when you ask your friend to lend you some allowance to buy more candy.

A Super Secret Recipe

Germany also had a super secret recipe that made their money grow even faster. It was called the "economic miracle." This meant they made lots of things quickly and sold them for good prices. People started working harder, and everyone had more money to spend, like when you get extra allowance for doing chores.

They used this extra money to buy weapons and trains and planes, all the cool stuff needed to fight a big war. It was like having a piggy bank that never ran out of coins!

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  1. Germany borrowed money from other countries to fund the war.
  2. They used money printed by the government, even if it wasn't valuable.
  3. People in Germany had to work harder and use fewer resources during the war.

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