Gestapo Flashcards
1
Q
Founded when? Leader?
A
1933, Goering, from 1934-39 the leader was Reinhard Heydrich, SS took control in 1936
2
Q
Main functions?
A
Arrested ‘enemies of the state’, political opponents/suspected opponents, 150,000 suspects arrested
3
Q
Distinctive features?
A
No uniform, didn’t know who was a part of the Gestapo, answered only to Hitler (operated outside the legal system)
