1940

On 17 April 1940, on eve of German invasion of France through Luxemburg and the Ardennes, “stimulus decree,” drafted by Ranke and signed by army commander in chief Walther von Brauchitsch, circulated among Wehrmacht doctors, advising them of successful use of Pervitin (methamphetamine) in overcoming fatigue and sleep loss in Polish campaign and noting it was included in medical equipment (Ohler, 63-64). Recommended dose was one tab during the day and two at night.