Schutzstaffel - Wikipedia
WEBThe Schutzstaffel (SS; also stylised as ᛋᛋ with Armanen runes; German pronunciation: [ˈʃʊtsˌʃtafl̩] ⓘ; lit. ' Protection Squadron ') was a major paramilitary organisation under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Nazi Germany, and later throughout German-occupied Europe during World War II.
The SS - Definition & Facts - HISTORY
WEBDec 18, 2009 · Founded in 1925, the “Schutzstaffel,” German for “Protective Echelon,” initially served as Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler’s (1889-1945) personal bodyguards, and later became one of the most...
SS | Holocaust Encyclopedia
WEBThe SS (Schutzstaffel, or Protection Squads) was originally established as Adolf Hitler’s personal bodyguard unit. It would later become both the elite guard of the Nazi Reich and Hitler’s executive force prepared to carry out all security-related duties, without regard for legal restraint. Key Facts. 1.
SS | History, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 2, 2024 · SS (abbreviation of Schutzstaffel [German: ‘Protective Echelon’]), the black-uniformed elite corps and self-described ‘political soldiers’ of the Nazi Party. Founded by Adolf Hitler in 1925 as a small personal bodyguard, the SS grew with the success of the Nazi movement and became virtually a state within a state.
What was the SS? :: About Holocaust
WEBThe SS (Schutzstaffel; Protection Squadrons) was originally a paramilitary organization that provided security to the Nazi Party. Under the leadership of Heinrich Himmler, the SS expanded to become a virtual state within the state in Nazi Germany: responsible for enforcing Nazi racial policies, identifying and persecuting political and other ...
SS Police State | Holocaust Encyclopedia
WEBAfter 1933, the SS grew increasingly powerful. It oversaw policing, intelligence, and the concentration camp system. More information about this image. SS Police State An important tool of Nazi terror was the Protective Squad ( Schutzstaffel ), or SS, which began as a special guard for Adolf Hitler and other party leaders.
Uniforms and insignia of the Schutzstaffel - Wikipedia
WEBThe uniforms and insignia of the Schutzstaffel (SS) served to distinguish its Nazi paramilitary ranks between 1925 and 1945 from the ranks of the Wehrmacht (the German armed forces from 1935), the German state, and the Nazi Party.
SS: Key Dates | Holocaust Encyclopedia
WEBAdolf Hitler, the Führer of the Nazi party, establishes the SS ( Schutzstaffel; Protection Squadrons). January 1929. Hitler appoints Heinrich Himmler Reichsführer-SS (Reich Leader of the SS). Summer 1931. Himmler creates the Security Service ( Sicherheitsdienst- SD) of the Nazi Party. December 1931.
Schutzstaffel: the SS - Alpha History
WEBThe Schutzstaffel (SS) was formed on Hitler’s order in April 1925. It began as a small, specialised unit of the Sturmabteilung (SA) with a specific role: providing bodyguards for Hitler and other high-ranking Nazis (the name Schutzstaffel means ‘protective staff’).
Schutzstaffel - Wikiwand
WEBThe Schutzstaffel was a major paramilitary organisation under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Nazi Germany, and later throughout German-occupied Europe during World War II.
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