Opleiding in de Reichsarbeitsdienst en militaire dienst 1935 - 1940

This photograph album, titled "Opleiding in de Reichsarbeitsdienst en militaire dienst," or "Training in the Reich Labour Service and Military Service," documents the daily life of young men in Nazi Germany. The album, which is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, was created between 1935 and 1940 by an anonymous photographer. The images capture a variety of activities, from physical training and marching to leisure activities like playing music. The album offers a glimpse into the complex social and political landscape of pre-war Germany, and its photographs serve as powerful reminders of the historical context in which these young men lived.