The Nazi Control Of Sport Flashcards
We’re was sport encouraged ?
In both schools and the Hitler youth
What did Hitler want ?
A healthy and fit nation
Boys were to be soldiers of the future and girls were to produce as many children as possible
Why was success in sport important ?
To promote the Nazi regime
What was the major sporting showcase ?
The 1936 Olympic Games which was staged in Berlin
What were the games designed to do ?
Everything about the games aimed to impress the outside world
Which medias attended the Games and why was that important to the Nazi regime ?
49 countries media were there in strength
The Nazis could display to the world that Germany was a modern, well organised society
Also to show how Aryans were superior
Was the games a public relations success ?
Most a great public relations success
What was the Berlin Olympic stadium like ??
It was the largest stadium in the world and could house 110,000 spectators
How did the Nazis tightly control the Olympic Games ?
Every detail was carefully stage managed and news reports were controlled
How did Germany display its sporting success at the Olympic Games ?
It won more medals than any other nation with 33 gold,26 silver and 30 Bronze
What happens to signs declaring ‘Jews not wanted’ ?
They are removed and foreign visitor is got a positive image of Germany
