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German childhood in World War II describes how the Second World War, as well as experiences related to it, [1] directly or indirectly impacted the life of children born in that era. In Germany, these children became known as Kriegskinder ( war children ), a term that came into use due to a large number of scientific and popular science ...
An estimated 700 children were born to German soldiers in Finland, and were mostly unplanned. [20] Many German soldiers were aware of safe sex and the Wehrmacht kept them well-equipped with condoms, which has been estimated to effectively keep a relatively low impregnation rate for the Finnish women who had sexual intercourse with German soldiers.
The 12th SS Panzer Division of the Hitlerjugend was established later in World War II as Germany suffered more casualties, and more young people "volunteered", initially as reserves, but soon joined front line troops. These children saw extensive action and were among the fiercest and most effective German defenders in the Battle of Berlin. [11]
Pages in category "German child soldiers in World War II" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Otherwise notable people killed serving with the German military during World War II.Note: This category is intended solely for those members of the German armed forces killed as a result of their military service and not those executed during internal purges, or those who died in Allied custody post-war.
German child soldiers in World War II (2 C, 8 P) Pages in category "Child soldiers in World War II" The following 95 pages are in this category, out of 95 total.
In World War II, children under the age of 18 were widely used by all sides in formal and informal military roles. Children were readily indoctrinated into the prevailing ideology of the warring parties, quickly trained, and often sent to the front line; many were wounded or killed.