The SS were originally Hitler's personal bodyguard, but they ended up becoming the elite force responsible for enforcing Nazi ideology and eliminating opposition.
Who led the SS?
The SS was led by Heinrich Himmler.
What did the SS control by 1936?
By 1936, the SS controlled all police and security forces.
What was the role of the SS?
The SS did not have to act within the law, and they played a central role in running concentration camps and executing opponents.
How many members did the SS have by 1939.
By 1939, the SS had over 250,000 members.
What were the expecations of the members of the SS?
The members of the SS had to be 'racially pure' and make racially pure children.
What were the SS split in two for?
The SS was split in two; one side was militarized and the other was made into a police force.
