Youth
o “It was important that the next generation supported the racial and social principles of the Nazi movement” (Mason)
o 1936 – Law made to making memberships of Hitler Youth compulsory for boys 15-18.
o Emphasis on physical activity (Camps, sports, hiking) and discipline. Taught Nazi principles. “Their attitude of mind is completely uncritical” (Roberts)
o Girls also focused on physical activity but teaching steered them toward being mothers.
o Edelweiss pirates, White Rose Group and Swing Youth are examples of Hitler’s failure to capture all Youth.
o “It was important that the next generation supported the racial and social principles of the Nazi movement” (Mason)
o 1936 – Law made to making memberships of Hitler Youth compulsory for boys 15-18.
o Emphasis on physical activity (Camps, sports, hiking) and discipline. Taught Nazi principles. “Their attitude of mind is completely uncritical” (Roberts)
o Girls also focused on physical activity but teaching steered them toward being mothers.
o Edelweiss pirates, White Rose Group and Swing Youth are examples of Hitler’s failure to capture all Youth.