The Schutzstaffel (German: [ˈʃʊtsˌʃtafl̩] ⓘ; lit. 'Protection Squadron'; SS; also stylised with SS runes as ᛋᛋ) was a major paramilitary organisation under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Nazi Germany, …

The 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 …

Nov 11, 2025 · The SS, abbreviation of Schutzstaffel (“Protection Squad”), was the elite corps of the Nazi Party, known as “political soldiers.” It was founded by Adolf Hitler in 1925 as a personal …

Dec 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...

The SS (Schutzstaffel; Protection Squadrons) was originally a paramilitary organization that provided security to the Nazi Party.

Adolf Hitler founded the Schutzstaffel (SS) in April of 1925, as a group of personal bodyguards. As time went on, this small band of bodyguards grew from 300 members in 1925 to 50,000 in 1933 when …

From 1929 to 1932, the SS was primarily an underground SA appendage group. The SA was a mass movement dedicated as much to winning the battle with Communists and other opponents for the …

The Schutzstaffel (German pronunciation: [ˈʃʊtsˌʃtafəl] ( listen), translated to Protection Squadron or defence corps, abbreviated SS—or with stylized "Armanen" sig runes) was a major paramilitary …

Dec 16, 2024 · The Schutzstaffel was established in April 1925 as a small, elite unit tasked with protecting Adolf Hitler and other high-ranking Nazi leaders. It was initially a subset of the …

Schutzstaffel (SS) (Spartacus Educational) The first organized body of followers of Adolf Hitler came into existence in early 1920 and was called the Ordnertruppe (Steward Troop). Its task was to keep order …