Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) was the night on which Jews were attacked and their businesses and synagogues burned down.

The members of the Hitler Youth were excited to take part in the War because of all they had learned in the organisation.

The Hitler Youth also had to learn about Nazi philosophy and beliefs, which took place in Youth Clubs.

Members of the Hitler Youth were not allowed to challenge orders.

Most boys were not very impressed by the hierarchical system of promotions.

German youth were taught ‘vocational’ skills which means skills related to specific hobbies and sports.

In this video it suggests that “if you control the streets, you control the people”.

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Youth organisations across Germany were forced to join the Hitler Youth.

Not all children in Germany volunteered to join the Hitler Youth of their own free will.

The Nazis believed that there should be no different social classes in society and that all should be equal.