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World War II

Understand key German terms like Gestapo, Luftwaffe, and Hakenkreuz used in the Nazi era to grasp historical context and significance. Explore the meanings behind Reichstag, SA, and SS. Learn how these terms shaped the events of World War II.

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World War II

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  1. World War II • German Terminology

  2. German Terminology • Nazi • Nationalsozialistiche Deutscher Arbeiter Partei. • “National Socialist German Workers Party.”

  3. German Terminology • Luftwaffe • “Air Weapon” • German Air Force Messerschmitt BF-109

  4. German Terminology • Gestapo • Geheime Staatspolizei • “Secret State Police.” Plain- clothes officers who looked for enemies of the state or anyone who spoke out against government. Headed by Heinrich Himmler.

  5. German Terminology • Reichstag • “Kingdom Day” or • “Day in Front of the King” • German Parliament

  6. German Terminology • SA • Sturmabteilung • “Storm Troopers/Division” • Thugs, bar-brawlers, hired muscle that helped put Hitler in charge. Called “Brownshirts.” Headed by Ernst Roehm.

  7. German Terminology • SS • Schutzstaffel • “Protection Staff.” • Took the place of SA. Bodyguards. Best of the best. Elite soldiers headed by Heinrich Himmler.

  8. German Terminology • Einsatzgruppen • “Task Force” • Combination of Gestapo & SS. Sent out to find & collect Jewish population.

  9. German Terminology • Hakenkreuz • “Hooked Cross” • Swastika • Borrowed from various ancient cultures: Troy, Egypt, China, India (Hindu).

  10. German Terminology • Has represented all of the following: • Fertility • Good luck • Productivity • The Sun • Eternity

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