The Story of the SS: Hitler's Infamous Legions of Death

Nigel Cawthorne

Jul 2012 · Arcturus Publishing

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'The best political weapon is the weapon of terror. Cruelty commands respect. Men may hate us. But, we don't ask for their love - only for their fear.'
-Heinrich Himmler

The Schutzstaffel, or SS - the brutal elite of the Nazi Party - was founded by Hitler in 1925 to be his personal bodyguard. From 1929 it was headed by Heinrich Himmler, who built its numbers up from under 300 to well over a million by 1945. The SS became the very backbone of Nazi Germany, taking over almost every function of the state.

SS members were chosen not only to be the living embodiment of Hitler's notion of 'Aryan supremacy', but also to cement undying loyalty to the Führer at every level of German society. Merciless fanatics in jackboots, the SS systematically slaughtered, tortured, and enslaved millions. This is the story of the rise and fall of one of the most evil organizations the world has ever seen.

Ratings and reviews

Very revealing, can,t understand why so many criminals only had short sentences. Death penalty would have more appropriate in most cases

Great accompaniment to other reference books if you are studying the rise and fall of hilter. I brought this book for I think under $13.00, well worth it for the greater understanding of hilter and his cabinet I've gained from reading this book. Even better if you plan on reading more books on the subject of hilter.

Book too short and covers to much to go into any great detail on subjects. Nive overview of topic

About the author

Nigel Cawthorne is the author of over eighty books. His other historical titles include: The Bamboo Cage, The Empress of South America, Daughter of Heaven, World at War, The Battles of World War II, Vietnam - A War Lost and Won, History's Greatest Battles, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great and Sex Lives of the Great Dictators.