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I am not 100% sure, but if they did you would think that they would publicly announce it in speaches, photos, and posters like the US did. if you do Google searches for this you will find no evidence of metal drives in ww2. I think its safe to say that there was next to no scrap metal drives in Germany during ww2.
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How did Americans on the home front contribute to the world war 2 effort?
Scrap drives, rationing like rubber, food, gas, metals. Buy war bonds and other things like that
Why was metal rationed during world war 2?
Metal was needed to build ships, planes, and tanks; so, individuals had to wait until after the war for new consumer goods made of metal. There were even scrap drives to collect metal to be recycled into armaments.
How much are dimes from World War 2 worth?
A world war ii silver dime set is worth 20 dollars
What were the uses of scrap rubber during World War 2?
Tires for trucks and planes soles for shoes gas masks and oxygen masks
How did the American sacrifice for the common good during world war 2?
Rationing was a big way. Another item was the Victory Garden, growing food at home so that the farmer's crops could be used for the soldiers. Scrap and Paper drives were also big as scrap metal was collected from all over. Foods and flavors changed as metals and other items were sent to war. Woman went to work in the factories to allow more men to join the fight. They also developed the WPB (War Production Board). The WPB's job was to supervise the changeover from producing goods for peacetime use to producing war material such as planes, ships, and tanks. The WPB also set high goals for production. Under it's guidance, output nearly doubled.
What did the us sell to fund World War 2?
U.S. Gov. sold war bonds and they held scrap drives
How did Americans on the home front contribute to the world war 2 effort?
Scrap drives, rationing like rubber, food, gas, metals. Buy war bonds and other things like that
What did people collect to make planes world war 2?
scrap aluminum
Why was metal rationed during world war 2?
Metal was needed to build ships, planes, and tanks; so, individuals had to wait until after the war for new consumer goods made of metal. There were even scrap drives to collect metal to be recycled into armaments.
How did scrap ralleys help in World War 2?
recycling made production of war materials easier and cheaper
Why did you have paper drives in World War 2?
so that the paper could be used in the war effort
Why was tin foil rationed in World War 2?
All metals were saved to be recycled for the war effort. There were numerous scrap metal drives. This metal was used to help manufacture all sorts of equipment and parts for the military
How did families of World War 2 soldiers help soldiers?
Collecting scrap metal ,and other recycleable stuff. Also by buying war Bonds
What types of resources did the US conserve during World War 2?
The U.S conserved alot of scrap metal and plastic.
How many pounds of scrap rubber did macy's donate in World War 2?
From 1942-1944, World War II halted the Parade for the first time in its history. A shortage of rubber and helium resulted in the balloons being deflated and donated to the government. How many pounds of scrap rubber were donated to the war effort
How much are dimes from World War 2 worth?
A world war ii silver dime set is worth 20 dollars
What were the uses of scrap rubber during World War 2?
Tires for trucks and planes soles for shoes gas masks and oxygen masks
