antarmike Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 The situation is so dire in Germany that Hilter orders all men between the ages of 16 and 60 so already conscripted to be called up for "home guard " duties. The creation of the Volkssturm was a desperate measure by the Nazi regime to utilize every available manpower resource in their last-ditch attempts to delay their inevitable defeat. The aim of the Volkssturm was to shore up the defense of the Reich, but also to restrict any possible revolt or dissent by exercising military discipline over the entire male population of fighting age. This Nazi fantasy was the creation of a new force of highly-motivated Aryans dedicated to the heroic defense of their fatherland. However, the Volkssturm failed due to poor equipment, lack of training, and low morale. Men who had no experience of combat and little or no inclination to fight, and who had little interest in the Nazi regime found themselves sent into battle against impossible odds and achieving little or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) THe Gernan "dad's army" manage a few smiles But in captivity they look a sorry lot Edited October 18, 2008 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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