Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow

From Hitler Youth Introduction: The Bloody Handprint: The Murder of Herbert Norkus.

Why did the author use Herbert Norkus' death as the introduction to the book?

Asked by Belinda Fluker on 15 Mar 14:21

Last updated by Jill W on 16 Mar 16:25

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Answered by Jill W on 16 Mar 16:25

In my opinion, Bartoletti used Herbert Norkus' death as a way to explain how the Nazis used propaganda to gain control of Germany. By propagating the evils of the communists, the Nazis used Norkus' death to garner sympathy and support for their party.