Hitlers Youth

Movements for younger kids were part of German culture and Hitler Youth had been created in the 1920's. By 1933 its membership stood at 100,000. After Hitler came to power, all other youth movements were abolished and as a result the Hitler Youth grew quickly. In 1936, the figure stood at 4 million members. It also became all but compulsory to join the Hitler Youth. Youths could avoid doing any active service if they paid their subscription but this became all but impossible after 1939. For young people, the Hitler Jugend, or Hitler Youth was formed. It was for boys ageds15 to 18, and was modeled after the popular boy scout programs. Younger boys ages 10 to 15 could join the Deutsches Jungvolk. There was an organization for girls called Bund Duetscher Maedeland for women, the Frauenschaften. Hitler Youth also assisted in such organizations as the Reich Postal Service, Reichsbahn, fire services, and Reich radio service, and served among anti-aircraft defense crews. The main idea for the Hitler youth was to prepare the Young adults and children to become strong so that later on in the war they could become NAZI's.