During the 1930s, Himmler took control of and centralized Germany's police. Combining the SS and police meant combining an ideological Nazi Party organization with the civil service. By 1939, almost all police leadership positions were held by SS officers.
From Encyclopedia Britannica
August 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
During the 1930s, Himmler took control of and centralized Germany's police. Combining the SS and police meant combining an ideological Nazi Party organization with the civil service. By 1939, almost all police leadership positions were held by SS officers.