One political decision made by the Axis powers to mobilize its population in World War II that can be critiqued is the implementation of total war policies. Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime in Germany pushed for the complete mobilization of the German population towards the war effort, which included conscription, rationing, and prioritizing military production over other essential needs. While this strategy allowed for a massive expansion of the German war machine, it put an immense burden on the civilian population and contributed to widespread suffering and deprivation. The decision to prioritize military objectives at the expense of the wellbeing of the population can be seen as an ethically questionable and ultimately shortsighted move.
