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SS - Schutzstaffel

Schutzstaffel - Protection Squad (literal translation) The SS ran the concentration camps. Please see the related question for more information on the SS.

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The term "Schutzstaffel," commonly abbreviated as SS, translates to "Protective Echelon" in English. It was originally formed as a personal guard for Adolf Hitler and later evolved into a major paramilitary organization under the Nazi regime. The SS played a key role in the enforcement of Nazi policies, including the implementation of the Holocaust. Its activities and ideologies are widely condemned for their association with war crimes and atrocities.