by Matt Peters   In World War II, it was common for soldiers to take government-issued amphetamines to help stay alert and confident in hostile situations. In fact, U.S. troops consumed an estimated 250 to 500 million amphetamine tablets over the course of the war. Cigarettes were also ubiquitous, and they were included in many military rations. Versatile in their effects, cigarettes could relieve boredom during periods of calm and stress during periods of combat. Although Timely Comics (later known as Marvel) created Captain America to be a symbol of virtue, even he enjoyed a bit of tobacco during World… Read More