2. Period 1938-1949 Timeline 1938: Volkswagen founded 1939: "Gone with the Wind" hits the cinemas 1945: World War II ends with Germany's total capitulation 1949: The Federal Republic of Germany, the German Democratic Republic and NATO founded. Developments in logistics The Nazi regime gradually brings the entire transport industry under its control, and appropriates it for the purposes of war. From 1939 onwards, absolute priority is given to the transportation of goods needed for the war effort. When the country's transport structures collapse completely in 1945, the main task of logistics is to feed the population. History of Dachser During the war, the regime requisitions all of DACHSER's vehicles, and enlists most of the company's personnel. 1945 is the year of the new beginning. The company's site in Kempten and the branch offices have been almost completely destroyed. However, old and new contacts soon breathe life back into the relaunched business. In 1949, "Thomas DACHSER Spedition" is entered in the register of companies. In the wake of the 1948 currency reform, the economy of the new Federal Republic begins to get back on its feet.