The German Home Front

What was the home front in Germany?

The vast majority of Germans reluctantly supported the war and signed up to play their part in the war effort. This eventually changed as it became clear Germany was not winning the war.

What happened to those who opposed the Nazis on the home front in Germany?

During the Second World War, opposition to the Nazis increased as it began to have a greater impact on the lives of ordinary Germans.

Why were children evacuated on the German home front?

Children were evacuated due to the increase in Allied bombing of major towns and cities from 1942 onwards.

How were children evacuated on the German home front?

There were 2 key aspects to the evacuation of children:

• ❖ From 1942, about 2.5 million children were evacuated from major towns and cities to rural areas.
• ❖ They stayed in camps that were supervised by Hitler Youth leaders and teachers.