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Are the waffen ss heroes?
No, most Waffen SS members were reluctant to admit their involvement after the war. Many were charged with war crimes after the war.
How many Nazis were charged with war crimes?
At the "Nuremburg Trials", 19 were convicted of war crimes.At the "Trials of War Criminals before the Nuremberg Military Tribunals", 143 defendants were found guilty.Numerous other Nazis - especially those attached to concentration camps were also found guilty of war crimes and/or crimes against humanity but most of them would not qualify as "Nazi leaders" - more like "mid-level and subordinates" or simply military.Other military leaders were tried for war crimes for extreme measures during the "Battle of the Bulge" - arguably the last major German offensive when they were trying regain the initiative.For example: GeneralSepp Dietrich, commander of the 6th SS Panzer Army, his chief of staff, General Fritz Krämer, Lieutenant General Hermann Prieß, commander of the I SS Panzer Corps and Colonel Joachim Peiper, commander of the 1st SS Panzer Regiment - the core element of Kampfgruppe Peiper, which conducted the Malmedy massacre - were found guilty of war crimes. These would be considered more "military leaders" than "Nazi Leaders".
Was the ss popular with the German public?
Yes, when the Algemeine SS began many German youth saw the black SS uniforms and were taken in by the ubermench qualities of the SS troops. and remember that after the SS became die Waffen-SSthey were combat troops and no longer homefront political police force. When the war was over and the SS were accused of horrible things such as rounding up Jewish people and running Death camps. The German public was disgusted by them. however, while yes the SS did do those things and they did run the death camps for most of the war, the KDZ or concentration camp guards and gestapo held an equal part in those war crimes. most of those in the SS were soldiers who had joined an elite fighting force to serve the fatherland.
What is the difference between the SS and the Wehrmacht during World War II?
During World War II, the SS (Schutzstaffel) was a paramilitary organization under the Nazi Party responsible for carrying out Hitler's policies, including the Holocaust. The Wehrmacht, on the other hand, was the regular German army responsible for military operations. The SS was known for its brutal tactics and involvement in war crimes, while the Wehrmacht operated as a traditional military force.
What did the waffen ss do during the war?
The Waffen-SS was the armed wing of the SS (Schutzstaffel) and played a significant role in World War II as a combat force for Nazi Germany. Initially formed to serve as elite troops for the Nazi party, they grew into a large military organization involved in numerous battles across Europe. The Waffen-SS was notorious for its involvement in war crimes, including the execution of prisoners of war and civilian populations, particularly during the Holocaust. They fought alongside the regular German army, often in brutal and controversial operations.
Are the waffen ss heroes?
No, most Waffen SS members were reluctant to admit their involvement after the war. Many were charged with war crimes after the war.
Were there any good Nazis SS?
Not very many, however there may be a few, depending on your definition of "good". The SS is associated with genocide & other war crimes. After the war, few Germans were willing to admit they even served in the Waffen-SS (ground combat forces), and very few would admit they served in the SS Concentation/Death Camp guard units. The SS Camp guards were subject to being tried as war criminals, because of the genocide done there. The Waffen-SS soldiers & leaders could be prosecuted for war crimes if they participated in the killing of civilians or POWs in their custody. Many Waffen-SS units did commit these war crimes, especially on the Eastern Front. There is much more info available in books & internet.
Were there any good Nazis?
Not very many, however there may be a few, depending on your definition of "good". The SS is associated with genocide & other war crimes. After the war, few Germans were willing to admit they even served in the Waffen-SS (ground combat forces), and very few would admit they served in the SS Concentation/Death Camp guard units. The SS Camp guards were subject to being tried as war criminals, because of the genocide done there. The Waffen-SS soldiers & leaders could be prosecuted for war crimes if they participated in the killing of civilians or POWs in their custody. Many Waffen-SS units did commit these war crimes, especially on the Eastern Front. There is much more info available in books & internet.
Who is the most feared commander in World War 2?
That is a question that is mostly based on opinion if you ask me. Personally i am a fan of the Third Reich and my choice for this answer would have to be Sepp Dietrich. He commanded the 1st SS panzer division (Adolf Hitler). Look into it, the 1st division were responsible for many war crimes commited by the Waffen-SS.
How many Nazis were charged with war crimes?
At the "Nuremburg Trials", 19 were convicted of war crimes.At the "Trials of War Criminals before the Nuremberg Military Tribunals", 143 defendants were found guilty.Numerous other Nazis - especially those attached to concentration camps were also found guilty of war crimes and/or crimes against humanity but most of them would not qualify as "Nazi leaders" - more like "mid-level and subordinates" or simply military.Other military leaders were tried for war crimes for extreme measures during the "Battle of the Bulge" - arguably the last major German offensive when they were trying regain the initiative.For example: GeneralSepp Dietrich, commander of the 6th SS Panzer Army, his chief of staff, General Fritz Krämer, Lieutenant General Hermann Prieß, commander of the I SS Panzer Corps and Colonel Joachim Peiper, commander of the 1st SS Panzer Regiment - the core element of Kampfgruppe Peiper, which conducted the Malmedy massacre - were found guilty of war crimes. These would be considered more "military leaders" than "Nazi Leaders".
Who were the SS officers during World War 2?
Many of them escaped to Argentina after the war. Most officers of the SS and SS men had their blood type tattod on their arm and this gave up many of them to the allies who were actively hunting war criminals. To combat this, the SS burned their uniforms, traded with other regular Heer, and some even tried to cut the tatto off of their arms to escape certain death from the Russians. There were always exceptions to this though. One of the worst war criminals Joeseph Mengela a camp doctor and did not have the blood type on his arm. He escaped to Argentina after the war and died because he drowned on a beach at a very old age.
Was the ss popular with the German public?
Yes, when the Algemeine SS began many German youth saw the black SS uniforms and were taken in by the ubermench qualities of the SS troops. and remember that after the SS became die Waffen-SSthey were combat troops and no longer homefront political police force. When the war was over and the SS were accused of horrible things such as rounding up Jewish people and running Death camps. The German public was disgusted by them. however, while yes the SS did do those things and they did run the death camps for most of the war, the KDZ or concentration camp guards and gestapo held an equal part in those war crimes. most of those in the SS were soldiers who had joined an elite fighting force to serve the fatherland.
What is the difference between the SS and the Wehrmacht during World War II?
During World War II, the SS (Schutzstaffel) was a paramilitary organization under the Nazi Party responsible for carrying out Hitler's policies, including the Holocaust. The Wehrmacht, on the other hand, was the regular German army responsible for military operations. The SS was known for its brutal tactics and involvement in war crimes, while the Wehrmacht operated as a traditional military force.
What did the waffen ss do during the war?
The Waffen-SS was the armed wing of the SS (Schutzstaffel) and played a significant role in World War II as a combat force for Nazi Germany. Initially formed to serve as elite troops for the Nazi party, they grew into a large military organization involved in numerous battles across Europe. The Waffen-SS was notorious for its involvement in war crimes, including the execution of prisoners of war and civilian populations, particularly during the Holocaust. They fought alongside the regular German army, often in brutal and controversial operations.
Could Germany keep their military after World War 2?
Its a easy to explain but not a simple answer because after the war Germany was divided into 3 sections east German was occupied by the soviets, north and part south of Germany was occupied by Britain and west Germany was occupied by the french which was divided up by the Berlin Wall. The actual German military was still their but belong to what ever he/she was occupied in because After the war Germany was a total occupied germany, so their wasnt any single handed control other germany, it was just a colonized country. Also, anyone who was in the SS or Luftwaffe was captured by the allied and trialed for War Crimes and Crimes against humanity. but some SS soldiers was just charged with war crimes
What did ss mean in world war II?
SS = Schutzstaffel .
Who was second in command of the SS?
The second in command of the SS (Schutzstaffel) was Heinrich Himmler. He served as the head of the SS from 1929 until its dissolution in 1945 and played a key role in the implementation of the Holocaust and other war crimes during World War II. Himmler was a key architect of Nazi ideology and policies, particularly those related to racial purity and the extermination of Jews and other groups deemed undesirable by the Nazi regime.
