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Gestapo

Definition:

Gestapo refers to the secret police force of Nazi Germany, known for its brutal and oppressive tactics.

Usage:

Social media posts and videos often highlight the atrocities committed by the Gestapo during World War II.

Synonyms:

• Secret State Police
• Geheime Staatspolizei

Sample Sentences:

1. The Gestapo was responsible for investigating and suppressing all forms of opposition to the Nazi regime.
2. Resistance fighters were often targeted by the Gestapo and faced severe consequences.
3. Many innocent people were falsely accused and persecuted by the Gestapo.

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SS

Definition:

SS refers to the Schutzstaffel, a major paramilitary organization under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.

Usage:

The SS played a significant role in implementing the Holocaust and exerting control within Nazi Germany.

Synonyms:

• Blackshirts
• Protection Squadron

Sample Sentences:

1. Heinrich Himmler was the head of the SS during World War II.
2. SS members were indoctrinated with Nazi ideology and were widely feared by the German population.
3. The SS operated concentration camps where millions of innocent people were systematically murdered.

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