Through Innocent Eyes

The Chosen Girls of the Hitler Youth

Nonfiction, History, Germany, Biography & Memoir
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Author: Cynthia A Sandor ISBN: 9780999755013
Publisher: BDM History Publication: April 20, 2018
Imprint: BDM History Language: English
Author: Cynthia A Sandor
ISBN: 9780999755013
Publisher: BDM History
Publication: April 20, 2018
Imprint: BDM History
Language: English

The National Socialistic upbringing in the League of German Girls uses paramilitary-like disciplinary measures to build their loyalty and moral character. Coupled with pagan rituals, songs, and folklore, 'Through Innocent Eyes' captures the self-actualization of ten-year-old Gertrude as she progresses from childhood and living in poverty to adolescence and becoming "one" with her country. By age thirteen, Gertrude is chosen for Country Service Year Camp, called "Landjahr Lager." Here, she will receive the very best rural education for the Reich only wants the healthiest and strongest girls.  In 1941, there are one-hundred thousand girls serving in Landjahr Lager and Gertrude Kerschner is one of them.  Based upon the original journal of the author's mother and anchored in historical facts. Includes 51 photos. 

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The National Socialistic upbringing in the League of German Girls uses paramilitary-like disciplinary measures to build their loyalty and moral character. Coupled with pagan rituals, songs, and folklore, 'Through Innocent Eyes' captures the self-actualization of ten-year-old Gertrude as she progresses from childhood and living in poverty to adolescence and becoming "one" with her country. By age thirteen, Gertrude is chosen for Country Service Year Camp, called "Landjahr Lager." Here, she will receive the very best rural education for the Reich only wants the healthiest and strongest girls.  In 1941, there are one-hundred thousand girls serving in Landjahr Lager and Gertrude Kerschner is one of them.  Based upon the original journal of the author's mother and anchored in historical facts. Includes 51 photos. 

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