Labor/Work Flashcards
What happened to work during the war?
Germany faced labour shortages
How did Germany try resolve this?
They took Russian prisoners and used them for slave labour.
When and what age were men expected to work
In January 1943, all men age 16-65 were expected to work
What happened to small businesses that didn’t help the war?
Businesses that weren’t essential for the war were closed down.
What happened to these small business employees?
They were either transferred to war work or the army
When and what strict rule was put in place for workers?
In August 1944, workers were banned from holidays and their work week was increased
What happened to entertainment?
They were closed down
What was the Volksstrum?
It conscripted men ages 13-60 if they weren’t already in some part of the war.
When was the Volksstrum introduced?
October 1944
How did Germany try to encourage the workers?
They used propaganda posters with images of workers and soldiers
