INTER WAR YEARS 1919 TO 1939
NAZISM IN GERMANY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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SS
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SA
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The two main constituent groups were the Allgemeine SS (General SS) and Waffen-SS (Armed SS). The Allgemeine SS was responsible for enforcing the racial policy of Nazi Germany and general policing, whereas the Waffen-SS consisted of the combat units of the SS, with a sworn allegiance to Hitler.
Detailed explanation-2: -Over time, the Waffen-SS created some 42 divisions and three brigades as well as a number of small, independent units. Of the divisions, seven were panzer divisions. The balance included 12 panzergrenadier divisions, six mountain divisions, 11 grenadier divisions, four cavalry divisions, and a police division.
Detailed explanation-3: -Overview. Heinrich Himmler (1900-1945) was the Reich Leader (Reichsführer) of the dreaded SS of the Nazi Party from 1929 until 1945.