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Why was the Hitler Youth so important?
Using contempory footage and commentary from Henry Metelmann, a working class boy, the rise of the Hitler Youth movement is outlined and the reasons why it was an important form of control for the Nazis is explored. Some of the concerns that older generations had about the ability of the Nazis to influence the young are highlighted, as are reasons why it was so appealing to youngsters like Henry.
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