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World War II German Police Units
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Description
A concise introduction to the organization, responsibilities, uniforms, and insignia of the German Police under the Nazi regime.
Following Adolf Hitler's rise to power, the previously decentralized provincial police system was unified into a single state apparatus, integrated at the command levels with the SS. Despite central control, the police were divided into a complex array of departments and functions, each with its own uniform distinctions.
The book explores the roles and appearances of various branches, including Police Generals, rural constables, transport policemen, and factory watchmen.
Table of Contents
Ordnungspolizei: Schutzpolizei (National & Municipal Police) - Gendarmerie (Rural Police) - Traffic Police - Administrative Police - Colonial Police - Water Protection Police - Fire Protection Police - Air Defence Police - Technical Emergency Service.
Sonderpolizei (Special Police): Railway Police - Postal Police - Broadcasting Police - Mines Police - Dams Police - Police Auxiliaries.
Sicherheitspolizei (Security Police) - Border Police - Customs Police - Criminal Police
Product details
Published | Jan 20 2012 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 48 |
ISBN | 9781780963402 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 40 b/w; 8 col |
Series | Men-at-Arms |
Short code | MAA 434 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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