Food - Weapon of Conquest with food producers ordered to assist the war aims of the Nazi government. New uses for food products included fat as a component for high explosives, apples to be turned into synthetic fuel and milk made into lubricating oil. German scientists created other synthetic items include a soy substitute for meat, with the purpose of making the nation self-sufficient in food. In Italy, self-sufficiency in food is also a goal for the Fascist regime led by Benito Mussolini who attempted to re-establish Italy's former glory. His efforts to reinvigorate the nation began with a campaign to increase its population, necessitating
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern German, a few centuries ago most people spoke Low German (German: "Plattdeutsch" or "Niederdeutsch"), a dialect that is still kept alive within various communities and cultural events. Like most German regions, Mecklenburg and Vorpommern have their own traditional dishes, often including fish, beef and pork. Rostock has its own type of bratwurst called "Rostocker Bratwurst". A famous dish from Western Pomerania is Bismarck Herring. Rote Grütze is a popular dessert. The largest beer breweries are "Mecklenburgische Brauerei Lübz" (Lübzer Pils), "Hanseatische Brauerei Rostock", "Darguner Brauerei" and "Störtebeker Braumanufaktur" (Stralsund, multiple winner of the World Beer Cup). Besides, there are many