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Cannabis slipped through the cracks of World War II, moving beneath the noise of battles and politics, weaving its way through ports, trenches, bazaars, and occupied streets. While armies clashed and governments obsessed over control, this unassuming plant traveled freely, shaping everyday life for people caught in the middle of the war. Soldiers met it far from home, in desert markets filled with dust and chatter, in packed port towns where sailors traded stories and goods, and in remote villages where cannabis was just another part of daily life. Some tried it out of curiosity, others for a break from fear or boredom, and many simply because it was there when they needed a moment to feel human again. Authorities tried to keep it out of sight, drafting rules and penalties that rarely matched reality. Even as officials tightened their grip, locals, traders, and smugglers kept cannabis moving along routes older than the war itself. It passed between hands quietly, becoming part of the unofficial rhythm of survival. When the fighting finally stopped, the plant's story didn't. Veterans carried home memories and impressions that didn't fit the strict narratives waiting for them. Trade routes reopened and old cannabis-producing regions came alive again. Scientists began poking at questions that had been ignored for decades. Piece by piece, the postwar world stepped into a new relationship with a plant it had barely acknowledged during the conflict. Inside this book, you'll explore: - Encounters between soldiers and cannabis in markets, towns, and field camps across the globe - The clash between strict wartime policies and the realities on the ground - The smuggling routes and local economies that kept cannabis circulating despite bans - The human stories hidden behind official reports and military records - The quiet influence veterans had on shifting public attitudes after returning home - The revival of cannabis trade networks and research efforts in the postwar years - The long-term legacy that shaped modern cannabis culture and law A look at the side of World War II that almost no one talks about, where a simple plant moved through the chaos and left a legacy that continued long after the last shots were fired.

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