History of Europe

Was BMW in World War 2?

BMW was heavily involved in military production during World War II. Their involvement began in the 1930s with the production of aircraft engines for the Luftwaffe. When the company took on more projects that had to do with the military.

BMW manufactured numerous vehicles and war material, including motorcycles, aircraft engines, and heavy-duty tractors for the Nazi armed forces.

BMW factories became a target for Allied bombings due to their contribution to the German war effort.