HISTORY
WORLD WAR II
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Rubber
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Sand
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Oil
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Metals
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Detailed explanation-1: -Required to lubricate and fuel planes, tanks and other combat machinery, oil was a key strategic commodity. Because of its tremendous importance, both the Axis and Allies naturally tried to maintain and expand their supplies while cutting off those of their enemy.
Detailed explanation-2: -As of the end of January 2022, Germany had 22.6 million tons of oil equivalent in strategic crude oil reserves.
Detailed explanation-3: -Most of the crude oil reserves are in the North German Basin, primarily in Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why was access to the oil fields of the Middle East important to Germany? The oil fields would help fuel Germany’s massive air force, strengthening its military.