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!
Examples
- They used money printed by the government, even if it wasn't valuable.
- People in Germany had to work harder and use fewer resources during the war.
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See also
- How Did Hitler Fund a Huge Military When Germany Was Broke?
- How Does Germany's WW2 Japanese Legion Work?
- What Was Relationship Between Japan and Germany During WW2?
- Why Did Japan Cooperate With Germany In World War II?
- Why didn't Germany blockade the Strait of Gibraltar during WW2?