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What were the Kapo and Special Squad supposed to do?
Kapos were in charge of the Jewish prisoners at the death camps, it was their job to make sure the Jews did their work correctly, they also had the power of life or death over the prisoners. The special squads were called sonderkommandos, it was their job to deal with the new arrivals at the death camps, to sort out their clothing, take out gold teeth, drag the dead out of the gas chambers and to burn their bodies in the crematorium.
What does the SS in German Police mean?
A literal translation (Protection Squad) is unlikely to tell you much. Please see the related questions.
What was the name of the Protective Squad that began as a special guard for Adolph?
Hitler's bodyguard force was called the Schutzstaffel ('protective echelon'), usually shortened to SS.
Were the home guard in Britain against the Nazis a suicide squad?
No. The Home Guard in Britain were local militia who performed duties to ensure the security of their towns. They particiapated as air raid warrens and air observers and other duties that didn't require special soldier skills. They were not a suicide squad. Germany had to resort to a type of home guard during the last weeks of the war as the Allies began to close in on them. They armed young boys and old men with anti-tank rockets and sent them out with very little training. They were not a suicide squad but most were certainly going to their death if they got close enough to attack an American or Russian tank.
Where does a squad leader assume his post when the squad drills as a separate unit and is column formation?
the squad leader assumes a post three steps in front of and centered on the squad
When was Special Demonstration Squad created?
Special Demonstration Squad was created in 1968.
Who were the sonderkammado?
There were two types of Sonderkommando; the German Sonderkommando and the Jewish Sonderkommando. Essentially the word just means 'special squad', ie. a squad created for special duties. The most famous is of course the Jewish Sonderkommando, as they were the squads employed in the extermination process.
Why were people shot by the firing squad?
The firing squad is a form of Death Penalty, so people were shot by the firing squad for committing crimes for which death was the sentence.
Ss death squad assigned to kill Jews?
There were mobile killing units (SD-Einsatzgruppen) which went into action behind German lines in the Soviet Union.
What are the classification of a squad?
Squads can be classified based on their function or purpose, such as infantry squad, fire team squad, or special operations squad. They can also be classified by size, with typical squads consisting of 8-12 members, depending on the military branch and country. Communication, leadership structure, and tactical roles within the squad also play a role in how they are classified.
What are the release dates for Felony Squad - 1966 A Death for a Death 1-17?
Felony Squad - 1966 A Death for a Death 1-17 was released on: USA: 2 January 1967
What are the release dates for The Death Squad - 1974 TV?
The Death Squad - 1974 TV was released on: USA: 8 January 1974
What actors and actresses appeared in Death to the Pee Wee Squad - 1988?
The cast of Death to the Pee Wee Squad - 1988 includes: Franco Basso
What is the penalty for desertion?
death by firing squad if caught
What actors and actresses appeared in Death Squad - 1984?
The cast of Death Squad - 1984 includes: Jing Abalos Muhammad Faisal Rex Lapid Danny Riel
What are the release dates for Switch - 1975 Death Squad 1-24?
Switch - 1975 Death Squad 1-24 was released on: USA: 6 April 1976
What are the ratings and certificates for The Death Squad - 1974 TV?
The Death Squad - 1974 TV is rated/received certificates of: Iceland:16 Norway:16 (video premiere)
