Across Germany, all youth groups other than the Hitler Youth were outlawed. Although many of these groups disbanded, followers of one group called the d.j.1.11 continued to meet in secret in cities scattered across Germany. Hans Scholl formed his own independent branch of the d.j.1.11. The group participated in forbidden activities, sang songs from foreign countries, and read books written by Jewish authors. Excursions included hikes and camping trips like the Hitler Youth had done. They did not wear uniforms, salute, or march. Converse to the Hitler Youth, they had “a boyhood worthy of a name.”
The Hitler Youth programs were available to all Aryan children (non-Jewish, pure-bred German) across Germany. The participants were able to go
The Hitler Youth programs were available to all Aryan children (non-Jewish, pure-bred German) across Germany. The participants were able to go