Hitler and the Coca Cola Company - Forgotten History

Coca Cola was Adolf Hitler’s favorite beverage as he did not drink alcohol, and in fact was the preferred beverage at all high-profile Nazi Party events, served alongside beers and wines. People in Germany and Austria almost became addicted to the drink which sold millions of cases every year and it was a favorite of the German military succeeded only by beer. But when necessity saw the invention of Fanta Hitler gave his personal endorsement and it became the most successful non-alcoholic beverage in Europe. So let’s look at the story of Fanta. Written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production. ==================================================================== Patreon page: Join this channel to get access to perks: ==================================================================== Listen to our Podcasts on Spotify or Apple here: ==================================================================== Thanks for watching. Please subscribe using the link below so we can continue making new content. Your subscription to the channel means a lot to us! ==================================================================== About us: Host/Military Historian/Film Consultant/US Army and USMC Veteran - Colin Heaton Screenwriter/Director/Producer/US Marine Corps Veteran - Michael Droberg Email The Forgotten History Team: droknows@ Brand Deal Inquiries: john@ Editor - Alexander Keane @ ==================================================================== Associated channel for sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, and film related topics: ==================================================================== -COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976 - Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use“ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #forgottenhistorychannel Sources: Oord, Christian (February 6, 2019). “Was Fanta Really Invented in Germany?“. . Interview with Max Schmeling Interview with Leni Riefenstahl Interview with Karl Wolff Interview with Hans Baur Interview with Artur Axmann Interview with Hannes Trautloft Interview with Gustav Mertsch Szymaniak, Peter. “Neues Leben auf altem Coca-Cola-Gelände“, December 27, 2010 “How Fanta was invented in Nazi Germany to quench people’s thirst for Coke“. . May 23, 2017. “Coca Cola and the war“. Digger History. Los Angeles Times, “Max Schmeling, 99; Boxer Became, for a Time, Symbol of Nazi Germany After Defeating Louis” Feb. 5, 2005. Los Angeles Times, “STILL GOING STRONG : Max Schmeling, 83, Recalls Life as German Champion With Blow-by-Blow Details” Oct. 28, 1988 The New York Times