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From Nazi Germany to Global Icon: The Wartime Origins of Fanta and Coca-Cola’s Comeback

Introduction The history of Coca-Cola during World War II is a fascinating tale of global branding, ingenuity, and adaptation under extreme circumstances. While the beverage symbolized American culture, its German subsidiary found ways to thrive even under the Nazi regime. Coca-Cola not only became Adolf Hitler’s preferred non-alcoholic drink but also played a pivotal role […]

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The Transformation of Volkswagen: From a Nazi Car to a Global Brand

Introduction Volkswagen, a household name and a symbol of German engineering, has a dark history that not many people know about. While America had its own automobile industry with Ford, Chrysler, and Buick, Hitler wanted a car that would transform his nation, the “people’s car,” known as Volkswagen. However, the company’s history is marred by […]