Many are unaware of the surprising alliances and relationships that shaped the oil supply to Germany during World War II.

This complex geopolitical web had a profound impact on the course of the conflict.

As the war in Europe escalated, Germany found itself in desperate need of oil to fuel its military operations.

With domestic reserves limited, the Nazi regime sought to secure supply lines from abroad.

One of the key providers was the Soviet Union, an uneasy ally of the Third Reich through the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.

Despite the ideological divide, the Soviets agreed to sell substantial quantities of oil to Germany, a move driven largely by pragmatic considerations. - https://germanyfocusguide.com/blog/who-supplied-germany-with-oil-during-ww2/?unique_id_0pv3nldr

Uncovering the Surprising Alliances Behind Germany's Oil Supply in World War II