The Hitler Youth Squad was an improvised combat formation drawn from members of the Hitler Youth, increasingly committed to frontline and defensive duties during the final stages of World War II, especially in 1944–45. Typically composed of boys aged 14–18, these squads were hastily trained and equipped, often attached to Volkssturm or regular army units. Their armament varied widely but commonly included Panzerfausts, Kar98k rifles, MP40 submachine guns, grenades, and occasionally light machine guns. In urban fighting—most notably during the defence of Berlin—Hitler Youth squads were used for close-range anti-tank ambushes, manning barricades, message running, and local security tasks.
 
Despite limited training and severe shortages of ammunition and support, some squads displayed determined resistance, particularly in defensive, short-range engagements where Panzerfausts were effective. However, casualties were extremely high, and their deployment underscored the desperate state of Germany’s war effort and the tragic mobilisation of adolescents in combat roles. The use of Hitler Youth squads remains one of the starkest examples of the regime’s collapse and the human cost of total war.
 
Supplied with heads attached.
 
This is a multi part model kit. We strongly recommend superglue to assemble. 
 
Models Supplied Unpainted 
 
Supplied with 25mm Round Bases
 
Printed by Imperator Models on license from RKX