Käthe Kollwitz suggested that her son and other young Germans were motivated to rush to war by a sense of idealism and a desire for heroism. They were influenced by societal notions of duty and nationalism, which glorified the idea of fighting for one's country. This fervent belief in sacrifice and the pursuit of a noble cause overshadowed the grim realities of war, leading many to enlist with a sense of purpose and conviction. Ultimately, this idealism tragically contrasted with the harsh experiences they faced on the battlefield.
During the years prior to and during World War II, many young Germans joined the "Hitler Youth" group in Germany (and were encouraged to do so by many older Germans) as a result of Nazi propaganda. Trumpeting an "Us vs. Them" theme, as well as admonishing all Germans to do their part for the nation, the Nazis were widely successful in drawing out absolute loyalty and self-sacrifice from German citizens -- including German youth.
Other young Japanese people.
Hitler and other leading Nazis quite intentionally established Nazi organizations for young Germans as well as adults for the sake of solidifying their rule in the present and in the future. By training German children in Nazi values, doctrines, and practices, the Nazis knowingly laid the groundwork for a more loyal and obedient next-generation of Germans who would preserve (and perhaps even expand) the accomplishments of Hitler and the present generation of Germans.
Some Britons and Americans fraudulently joined arm forces at the age of 17. The youngest accepted legal age was 18. The age range for the young men were 18 to 24. The Germans and Japanese used teenagers to take the place of their fallen comrades since the available pool of young men shrank. Added on by Heather--My grandfather joined when he was 16.
By the end of the war, Germans as young as ten (10) were being given guns and required to fight. But most of them were not members of the Nazi Party and could not truly be called Nazi soldiers. They were German soldiers in an army and a country run by Nazis.
Kollwitz's son, Peter, volunteered for military service during World War I and was killed in action. His actions reflect the patriotic fervor and sense of duty that many young men in various countries felt during times of war. Similar to young men in other countries, he was influenced by societal expectations, nationalistic propaganda, and a desire to serve his country.
YFM stands for,Young Fresh & Motivated
Like most things like this, it depends on the individual. I am a very motivated teenager, but most other people around me aren't. It does help if you get into a group of friends who are also motivated but below the age of about 15, most adolescents are more obsessed with what their hair looks like these days.
I really don understand why. Its a mystery to me!
I don’t know
The country youth can be motivated in an election by being taught the importance of an election and the way they can identify a good leader who can serve them well.A country's youth can be motivated in an election by having youth projects reserved for the young generation.
A flying club/association open to young Germans who wanted to be Luftwaffe pilots.
A young motivated, money make'n person that love's to have fun and blow tree's all day long....
-i had a daughter at a young age and she motivated me to go on and do something i love that would take care me and her..
Eliminating disloyal men and spreading education of himself in young children, or the Germans of the future.
She always wanted to be a singer. She enjoyed singing from a young age and her mum inspired her.
During the years prior to and during World War II, many young Germans joined the "Hitler Youth" group in Germany (and were encouraged to do so by many older Germans) as a result of Nazi propaganda. Trumpeting an "Us vs. Them" theme, as well as admonishing all Germans to do their part for the nation, the Nazis were widely successful in drawing out absolute loyalty and self-sacrifice from German citizens -- including German youth.