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Sounds,28 Jan 2025,10 mins

SeriesGermany in the 20th century

Life in Nazi Germany 1933-1945 - women, young people and propaganda

Bitesize GCSE History

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In this episode, Datshiane and Katie look at the experiences of German women and young people in Nazi Germany 1933-1945. They examine how Nazi policies reshaped traditional roles and the ways in which propaganda was used to maintain control and suppress opposition as it permeated daily life, ensuring compliance with the regime's ideals while minimising resistance. The episode also features insights from a time-traveling reporter, providing a first-hand perspective from 1930s Germany. At the end of the episode, there is a 30-second summary to highlight key points, along with hints and tips on how to approach exam questions effectively. You’re encouraged to take notes, pausing or rewinding as needed to ensure you retain important information and fully understand the topic. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and OCR. Presented by Datshiane Navanayagam and Katie Charlwood Written and produced by: Julian Mayers Exec Producer: Alison Vernon-Smith Time travelling reporters: Kitty Perrin and Jordan Ford Silver Time travelling sound design: Nick Romero Time travelling reporter written by: Ellie Dobing A Yada-Yada Audio Production for BBC Bitesize and BBC Sounds

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