Hitler Youth

My picture is not true propoganda, but I believe that it serves the same purpose as many propoganda posters. This image displays two lines of young men, probably around our age. They are all holding torches and wearing matching uniforms as they stand in front of a large Nazi flag. Because of the lighting and the torches, all of their faces are partially hidden, and this creates an ominous mood in the picture. The boys, although they are still young, look frightening and formidable, as if they could hurt or kill as a mob without a second thought. This picture is definitely meant to promote Germany's Hitler Youth program, which was mandatory for even primary school students. This program was created to raise Germany's children with fascist ideals and force them to serve in the army. The image perfectly conveys this odd sense of power belonging to those who shouldn't have it: the children. Because of the straight lines they are standing in and the matching clothes and torches, they look more like one united force than individuals. This picture would probably have intimidating anyone fighting against Germany at the time, because seeing mere children armed and ready for battle is just about as unnerving as it can get.