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Do we know why Frederick was so pushed by his family to attend the Nazis school where he obviously did not belong?

Becky Ethington It was mandatory, I believe. This was the time of Hitler's youth and the total control of the Reich. Kids didn't really get to volunteer; if they didn…moreIt was mandatory, I believe. This was the time of Hitler's youth and the total control of the Reich. Kids didn't really get to volunteer; if they didn't they were volunteered. Also, Frederick's family were wealthy and therefore noticed. People would have noticed if Frederick weren't doing his part. (less)

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Danka Napolas weren't mandatory. Frederick's parents were ambitious Nazis, that's the explanation. ...more
Oct 31, 2015 12:21AM · flag

Jane Cote Why not familiarize yourself with a few historical facts before declaring 'it was mandatory, I believe'? What could you have understood of this book? ...more
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