feb 1, 1942 - Apointment of Albert Speer as Minister of Armaments

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- Albert Speer appointed minister of armaments

- Coordinated war production and utilised German work force more effectively

- Arms production rose greatly

- More women employed in labour sector, using camp prisoners as workers, etc.

- However, Germany never achieved a full war economy

- Due to the many powerful factions in Germany, production never reached its full potential

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