Hitler Youth Research Paper

The Holocaust, orchestrated by mainly the German Nazi regime, which occurred between 1933-1945, was the deliberate attempt to slaughter the Jewish people. In 1941, there were approximately eleven million Jews living Europe; however, by 1945, their population had diminished by six million. When discussing “The Final Solution,” a euphemism for this genocide, the notorious dictator’s name comes to mind. Without the reinforcement Hitler received and his power, he would not have been able to execute this monstrosity. In turn, without Hitler, the Germans would not have been capable of causing such grave destruction. Among those reprehensible for the Holocaust were Adolf Hitler, along with the SS officers/soldiers, concentration camp guards, leaders …show more content…
Adolf Hitler viewed children as his future hope for such a success. “By 1939, about 90 percent of the “Aryan” children in Germany belonged to Nazi youth groups.” (FHO 228). Because adolescents are more impressionable, Hitler was able to paint this organization in the minds of these children as an “exciting life, free from parental supervision, filled with “duties” that seemed sheer pleasure” (FHO 232). In addition, the children feel a new air of dominance, as seen in the article “The Birthday Party,” which is demonstrating how much of a control the “youth” possess over the adults. This is seen when Fritzekarl, the fourteen year old leader, has to summon and dismiss the twelve year old’s father (FHO 237). The Hitler Youth program contributed greatly to Germany’s formidable image and …show more content…
Step C is not so much worse than Step B, and, if you did not make a stand at Step B, why should you at Step C?” (FHO 191). This mentality is what enabled Hitler to execute his plan of mass executions of the Jewish people, along with other ethnic groups. A lesson to be learned is that one voice can make a difference, but many voices can make a visible change, an example being the courageous actions of Oskar Schindler, who managed to save 1,200 Jewish lives. Rena Finder and her mother, two of those saved, were witnesses to what extent of an impact one person can spark, as she said, “if it were not for Oscar Schindler, I would not be here. I would not have been given the chance to grow up, to get married, to have children, and to have grandchildren.” Schindler displayed bravery and didn’t let the possible ripples of his risky plan dissuade him from taking a firm stance. People have the ability to make choices, and choices have the potential to make