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Elite
Guard [Schutzstaffel (SS)]
Without a doubt, the SS was the
most feared, despised, and infamous organization of the
Third Reich. The SS was formed in 1925 as a small subunit
of the SA with the mission of serving as the Fuhrer's personal
bodyguard. The SS remained insignificant until 1929, when
it was placed under the command of Henirich Himmler; the
SS became independent, gained control over the National
Police forces and expanded into a massive organization.
Members of the SS were picked for their mental and physical
adeptness and were recognized as the "elite" within
the Nazi Party. A member had to have finished his twenty-first
year and undergone a long probationary period of eighteen
months. During this period, the candidate was tested rigidly
to observe how well he lived up to the tests of faith, honor,
and unconditional obedience. There were two distinct branches
of the SS: the black uniformed Allgemeine (General)
SS and the Waffen (Military) SS. For more information
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