The Allgemeine-SS (Men-at-Arms)

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pp.48.men at arms series 266.The SS originated as Hitler’s personal bodyguard and following his rise to power in 1933 the organisation divided into two: the Waffen-SS, which comprised the military wing, and the Allgemeine-SS, whose role was to support the police in maintaining order. The Allgemeine-SS had a wide-ranging effect on all aspects of life in Nazi Germany, from enforcing Hitler’s racial policies through to the running of over 500 factories in Germany and occupied Europe. While the more visible armed SS combat units naturally received all the publicity, especially during World War II, it was the rather faceless Allgemeine-SS which wielded the real power.

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ISBN 1855323583
ISBN13 9781855323582
Number of pages 48
Original Title The Allgemeine-SS (Men-at-Arms)
Published Date 1993
Illustrators Paul Hannon
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No Dj
Binding Paperback
Size Larger 8vo
Place of Publication Botley
Edition First Edition
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pp.48.men at arms series 266.The SS originated as Hitler’s personal bodyguard and following his rise to power in 1933 the organisation divided into two: the Waffen-SS, which comprised the military wing, and the Allgemeine-SS, whose role was to support the police in maintaining order. The Allgemeine-SS had a wide-ranging effect on all aspects of life in Nazi Germany, from enforcing Hitler’s racial policies through to the running of over 500 factories in Germany and occupied Europe. While the more visible armed SS combat units naturally received all the publicity, especially during World War II, it was the rather faceless Allgemeine-SS which wielded the real power.

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Weight 1 kg