Hindenburg Program

The Hindenburg Program was an economic effort implemented by Germany during World War I, primarily around 1916-1917, aimed at significantly increasing steel and armaments production. Named after the German Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, the program centralized control of industries, rationed resources, and prioritized military needs to support the war effort. While it successfully boosted production, it also led to labor shortages, worker unrest, and economic strains, highlighting the challenges of mobilizing a nation’s economy for war under strict government oversight.