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Do we know why Frederick was so pushed by his family to attend the Nazis school where he obviously did not belong?

Suedvonh During the Nazi era,the families of young men and women (children, really) were expected to send their children to Nazi schools and camps - not to do …moreDuring the Nazi era,the families of young men and women (children, really) were expected to send their children to Nazi schools and camps - not to do so would arouse the interest of the SS - not a good thing,(less)

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Jane Cote Lily, don't you remember that the mother said the old (Jewish) crone would be gone soon and they would take her space?
These people were proud and fana ...more
Jan 28, 2016 06:09AM · flag

Lily Yes, I agree that the text can be read that way. But the mother still didn't come across as Nazi fanatic to me. Maybe yours is a more valid reading. I ...more
Jan 28, 2016 10:28AM · flag

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