Members of the Hitler Youth were taught the official Nazi [[far left]], racist and anti-Semitic doctrines. Prior to 1935 the Hitler Youth focused on outdoor activities, such as, camping and sports. With the re-introduction of military conscription in 1935, the training and events changed to mainly focus on military training. The future most encouraged was service in the German armed forces (''[[Wehrmacht]]''); especially the German Army (''Heer''). Thus most Hitler Youth activities were based on working as a team, fitness and strength, instead of intelligence. Younger boys in the Hitler Youth were occasionally physically abused by older boys; this was unofficially tolerated by the adult leaders who felt it toughened the mettle of the boys.<ref>McNab (2009)</ref> | Members of the Hitler Youth were taught the official Nazi [[far left]], racist and anti-Semitic doctrines. Prior to 1935 the Hitler Youth focused on outdoor activities, such as, camping and sports. With the re-introduction of military conscription in 1935, the training and events changed to mainly focus on military training. The future most encouraged was service in the German armed forces (''[[Wehrmacht]]''); especially the German Army (''Heer''). Thus most Hitler Youth activities were based on working as a team, fitness and strength, instead of intelligence. Younger boys in the Hitler Youth were occasionally physically abused by older boys; this was unofficially tolerated by the adult leaders who felt it toughened the mettle of the boys.<ref>McNab (2009)</ref> |