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Why was access to the oil fields of the Middle East important to Germany?

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Well, for the same reason that the Middle East has always been important to countries all over the world. Oil is essential for the growth of capitalism. It powers our engines that run our factories and lights and cars that workers drive to the factories to make those lights. 
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The oil fields would help fuel Germany’s massive air force, strengthening its military

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