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What were the key differences between the Waffen-SS and the Wehrmacht during World War II?

The key differences between the Waffen-SS and the Wehrmacht during World War II were their organizational structure, recruitment criteria, and loyalty. The Waffen-SS was a separate branch of the Nazi military, known for its ideological commitment to Nazism and its role in carrying out atrocities. The Wehrmacht, on the other hand, was the regular German army, with a more traditional military structure and recruitment process. Additionally, the Waffen-SS was directly loyal to Hitler and the Nazi party, while the Wehrmacht was loyal to the German state.


Which military force, the Wehrmacht or the Waffen-SS, had a greater impact on the outcome of World War II?

The Wehrmacht, the regular German army, had a greater impact on the outcome of World War II compared to the Waffen-SS, the Nazi paramilitary organization.


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.


What German waffen ss units were in the Battle of Stalingrad during world war 2?

Twelve Waffen SS units


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.

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Who was the deadliest warrior Waffen SS or Viet Cong?

The Nazi Waffen were superior because of the flamethrower.


What types of different Nazi uniforms were there in world war 2?

2 types SS and Waffen SS


What does waffen mean?

SS is the abbreviation for Schutzstaffel(protective squadron, in the sense of bodyguard).The Waffen-SS (armed SS) was the combat arm of the SS, an organ of the Nazi Party.The Waffen-SS saw action throughout World War II and grew from three regiments to over 38 divisions. It served alongside the Wehrmacht (regular army), but was never formally part of it. It was Adolf Hitler's will that the Waffen-SS never be integrated into the army but remain the armed wing of the Nazi Party and become an elite police force once the war was over.


Did the Waffen SS have a culture of its own things that would differentiate SS individuals from the Wehrmacht?

They were a paramilitary group, controlled by the Nazi Party.


What does Waffen-Hauptsturmfuhrer mean in English?

"Waffen-Hauptsturmführer" translates to "Weapons Chief Storm Leader" in English. It is a rank in the Waffen-SS, the armed wing of the SS (Schutzstaffel) during Nazi Germany. The title "Hauptsturmführer" is equivalent to a captain in other military organizations, while "Waffen" refers to its armed forces component.


What has the author Richard Landwehr written?

Richard Landwehr has written: 'Italien volunteers of the Waffen-SS' -- subject(s): Regimental histories, Waffen-SS, Waffen-SS. Waffen-Gebirgs-(Karstjaeger) Division, 24, Waffen-SS. Waffen-Grenadier-Division, 29, World War, 1939-1945 'The \\' 'Britisches Freikorps' -- subject(s): History, Regimental histories, Waffen-SS, Waffen-SS. Britisches Freikorps, World War, 1939-1945 'Italian Volunteers of the Waffen-Ss' 'Romanian volunteers of the Waffen-SS, 1944-1945' -- subject(s): Foreign enlistment, Military service, Voluntary, Voluntary Military service, Waffen-SS


What is the meaning of a Nazi armband that is yellow with a black swastika on a white disk and black striping?

Was was the Waffen SS Armband.CommentIf this is a genuine armband, then it is highly unusual. If it was red, not yellow, then it describes the SS (not Waffen-SS) armband. If this is seen in a colour photograph, the colour may have faded.


What were the key differences between the Waffen-SS and the Wehrmacht during World War II?

The key differences between the Waffen-SS and the Wehrmacht during World War II were their organizational structure, recruitment criteria, and loyalty. The Waffen-SS was a separate branch of the Nazi military, known for its ideological commitment to Nazism and its role in carrying out atrocities. The Wehrmacht, on the other hand, was the regular German army, with a more traditional military structure and recruitment process. Additionally, the Waffen-SS was directly loyal to Hitler and the Nazi party, while the Wehrmacht was loyal to the German state.


What does the ss stand for before a church name?

"SS" in a church name stands for "Saints" in the plural like "SS Peter and Paul." It does not refer to steamship or to the Nazi Intelligence/security agency or the Waffen-SS.


Which military force, the Wehrmacht or the Waffen-SS, had a greater impact on the outcome of World War II?

The Wehrmacht, the regular German army, had a greater impact on the outcome of World War II compared to the Waffen-SS, the Nazi paramilitary organization.


Nazi ss death head units?

SS-Totenkopfverbande, or 'Death's Head Units', were set up in the 1930s to guard German concentration camps, the first being established at Dachau. By the outbreak of the war, the SS-Totenkopfverbande, together with the SS-Verfugungstruppe and the SS-Leibstandarte 'Adolf Hitler', had formed the core elements of what became known as the Waffen-SS. Within the Waffen-SS, the SS-Totenkopfverbande eventually became the elite Totenkopfdivision (Death's Head Division).After becoming part of the Waffen-SS, the Totenkopf regiments were no longer responsible for guarding concentration camps, that role being taken over by older members of the Algemeine-SS (General SS).


In World War 2 what did the name S.S stand for?

An elite corps of combat troops (SS is short for Schutzstaffel, which is German for "protective shield") formed originally within the German http://www.answers.com/topic/nazi party as a bodyguard for Adolf http://www.answers.com/topic/adolf-hitler and other Nazi leaders and led by Heinrich http://www.answers.com/topic/heinrich-himmler Schützstaffel. There were two branches the Allgemeine SS and the Waffen SS. The Allgemeine SS was the administrative branch of the SS. The Waffen SS was the military arm of the SS.