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One way the Edelweiss Pirates rebelled was through music.

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The Edelweiss Pirates were a group of German teenagers that opposed the strict ideals of the Nazi regime. This was not an organization, it was more of a "clique" with gang-like defenses. Unlike most groups of the time, this group was not segregated by gender.

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“It's the Hitler Youth's own fault . . . every order I was given contained a threat." - An Edelweiss Pirate

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Shown: Hitler's Youth. A study suggested that 5% of youths were a part of the different chapters of the Edelweiss Pirates.

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Since many of Germany's parents were either dead or busy performing services for the Nazi regime, the children were unsupervised by their parents. Thinking and acting on their own, they began to have resentment towards the Nazi party because they hated being told what to do, wear and think.

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*This movie is not rated. From the first couple of minutes of watching, it was probably R-rated* This is a movie with surprising realism that walks through the story of the Edelweiss Pirates. You can watch it for free on Tubi.

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Based on an untold story, this stunning drama follows a group of young Germans the "Edelweiss Pirates" battling the Gestapo and Hitler Youth in 1944. Incredible realism, gruelling interrogation scenes and a glimpse into the real meaning of courage.

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Based on an untold story, this stunning drama follows a group of young Germans the "Edelweiss Pirates" battling the Gestapo and Hitler Youth in 1944. Incredible realism, gruelling interrogation scenes and a glimpse into the real meaning of courage.

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Another part of their rebellion was their clothing choice.

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"They were even distinguished by their style, which included signature metal edelweiss-flower badges, short black trousers, white stockings, and checked shirts." (timeline.com)

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This was one of the songs that represented the group. The title translates to "My Thoughts Are Free." They even rewrote songs meant for the indoctrination of Hitler's Youth.

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Barthel Schink, 16, was killed for his involvement in the group and resisting fascism.

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This video walks through the details of this group

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The Executions Of The Teenagers That Rebelled Against Hitler

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Their focus was, no doubt, resisting the Nazi party's oppression. However, they were not as against the Nazi party as it pans out. They were not concerned about the other evils. On the other hand, they joined into the Ehrenfeld Group which included former prisoners and Jews. This group aimed to tackle the Nazi's infrastructure and war efforts.

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This group, containing Edelweiss Pirates were caught by the Gestapo. 13 boys and men were hanged without trial in 1944 as an audience consisting of hundreds watched.

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The Edelweiss Pirates was a small but mighty group that undermined the Nazi's goals. Their resistance displayed great bravery and truth behind the children's thoughts about the rigor of Hitler's Youth.