Read something intriguing and amusing today.
Did you know that Germany was once the leading producer of glass, but at the onset of World War I it abruptly halted glass supplies to Britain, which urgently needed it for binoculars and artillery. A war effort, held hostage because soldiers can’t see where to aim!
Also, Germany lacked rubber, essential for tires and engine fan belts, as it’s supply was controlled by Britain and its allies. Consequently, a secret deal was struck between the two nations to exchange binoculars for rubber, facilitated through neutral Switzerland, allowing both to continue their military efforts against each other.
They exchanged supplies to kill their own soldiers:|
A lot more in the book I am currently reading – Material World, by Ed Conway.
Read it!