Hitler Youth

The Hitler Youth

The Hitler Youth was a group for young boys in Germany. It started in 1922 as the youth wing of the Nazi Party. The group had two parts: one for boys aged 14 to 18 and another for younger boys aged 10 to 13.

From 1936 until 1945, it was the only official boys’ youth group in Germany. Young people who did not join could face difficulties, like being teased or having trouble with school and jobs. The group met regularly and had big rallies in places like Nuremberg.

After the surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945, the Hitler Youth stopped existing. On October 10, 1945, it was made illegal by the Allied Control Council. Today, using its symbols in Germany is not allowed except for learning or research.

The Hitler Youth had special uniforms and ranks. Members wore shirts, shorts, and a folded cloth around their necks called a neckerchief. They also had different colors for different types of groups, like red for standard members and light blue for those interested in flying.