Question

Youth organisations were made responsible for educating German youth in the spirit

of National socialism. Ten-year olds had to enter Jungvolk. At 14, all boys had to join

the Nazi youth organisation – Hitler Youth – where they learnt to worship war. After a

period of rigorous ideological and physical training they joined the labour service,

usually at the age of 18. [4]

Q.a) What did the German boys join at the age 14 ?

Q.b) When did they join the labour service ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

a. By 1936, all “Aryan” children in Germany over the age of six were required to join a Nazi youth group. At ten, boys were initiated into the Jungvolk (Young People), and at 14 they were promoted to the Hitler Youth. Their sisters joined the Jungmädel (Young Girls) and were later promoted to the League of German Girls.

Explanation:

b. Public works and the National Labour Service (RAD)

RAD became compulsory for men in 1935. It was extended to women in 1939.