Schutzstaffel - Wikipedia
'Protection Squadron'; SS; also stylised with Armanen runes as ᛋᛋ) 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
2009年12月18日 · 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 | History, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica
2025年1月5日 · 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.
The SS – One of the Most Infamous Fighting Forces in History
2017年9月2日 · The Schutzstaffel, or SS, was one of the most infamous fighting forces in history. The political shock troopers of the German Nazi party, they were responsible for most of the fiercest fighting and worst atrocities of WWII.
What was the SS? - About Holocaust
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 opponents of the Nazi regime.
Schutzstaffel - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Schutzstaffel, Elite Guard or Protection Squadron ( Schutzstaffel (help · info) better known as the SS was a large security and military organization controlled by the National Socialist German Workers Party in Germany.
Allgemeine SS - Wikipedia
The Allgemeine SS ([ˌalɡəˈmaɪ̯nə ˈɛs ˈɛs]; "General SS") was a major branch of the Schutzstaffel (SS) paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany; it was managed by the SS Main Office (SS-Hauptamt).
SS: Key Dates | Holocaust Encyclopedia
As the elimination of Jewish communities in the Soviet Union continues by means of shooting, the SS constructs and puts into operation five killing centers in German-occupied Poland to annihilate the European Jews.
Background & Overview of the SS - Jewish Virtual Library
Between 1934 and 1936, the SS gained control of Germany's police forces and expanded their responsibilities. Because of these new responsibilities, the SS divided into two sub-units: the Allgemeine-SS (General SS), and the Waffen-SS (Armed SS).
History and role of the SS in Nazi Germany - Encyclopedia Britannica
Learn about the role of the SS, headed by Heinrich Himmler, in Adolf Hitler's reign of terror. How much did Germans know about the Holocaust? What led to the fall of Germany's Weimar Republic? How did Hitler seize power in Germany?