SS, Gestapo, informers, concentration camps Flashcards
who was the SS led by
Heinrich Himmler
what purpose did the SS serve
as main tool for intimidation ( they struck fear into the population)
how were SS officers picked
handpicked by appearance, blood status and devotion to nazis
what were they allowed to do (3)
- arrest people without trial
- search homes
- confiscate belongings
what were they known for
cruelty and devotion to their work
what were the 3 branches the SS was divided into
- Gestapo
- Waffen SS, fought alongside army
- SS-TV responsible for running concentration camps
when were they first used by the nazis
1933
what would the coloured patches on their uniform represent
identify their categories ( why they had been arrested), red=political prisoners, green=criminals, blue=foreigners, black=antisocial, pink=homosexuals, violet= religious fundamentalists
what were the Gestapo and what were they responsible for
- secret state police
- responsible for internal security
what would the Gestapo do
they would spy on people by tapping phones, and would arrest anyone who they thought was against Hitler to then torture confessions out of them
how would the Gestapo keep an eye on the members of the community
through informers, which were placed 1 on every street
what would the informers do
look and listen for disloyal citizens and threats to nazis
