Nazi Paramilitary Ranks

Download or read book Nazi Paramilitary Ranks written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 30. Chapters: Uniforms and insignia of the Schutzstaffel, Ranks and insignia of the Nazi Party, Organisation Todt, Uniforms and insignia of the Sturmabteilung, Nazi party paramilitary ranks, Gauleiter, Ranks and insignia of the National Socialist Motor Corps, Ranks and insignia of the Hitler Youth, Ranks and insignia of the Reichsluftschutzbund, Volkssturmmann, Leadership ranks of the Sturmabteilung, Stabschef, Haupttruppfuhrer, Obertruppfuhrer, Reichsleiter, Staffelfuhrer, Hitlerjugendfuhrer, Helfer, Blockleiter, Stabsscharfuhrer, Reichsjugendfuhrer, Bannfuhrer, Stabsfuhrer, RLB-Prasident, Obersturmmann, Kompaniefuhrer, Korpsfuhrer, Reichsinspekteur, Oberrottenfuhrer, Zellenleiter. Excerpt: The uniforms and insignia of the Schutzstaffel were paramilitary ranks and uniforms used by the SS between 1925 and 1945 to differentiate that organization from the regular German armed forces, the German state, and the Nazi Party. 2nd pattern SS Totenkopf or death's head, 1934-45While a multitude of uniforms existed for the SS, often depending on the theatre of war where they were stationed, the all black SS uniform is the most well known. Black, traditionally a German colour, was seen as somber and authoritative. The black-white-red color scheme was characteristic of the German Empire, and was later adopted by the Nazi Party. Further, black was popular with fascist movements: a black uniform was introduced by the blackshirts in Italy before the creation of the SS. There was a traditional reason, as well. Just as the Prussian kings' and emperors' life-guard cavalry (Leib-Husaren) had worn black uniforms with skull-and-crossbones badges, so would the Fuhrers bodyguard unit. As with many more formal military uniforms, these SS uniforms were tailored to project authority, and foster fear and respect. As Himmler put it, "I know...