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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 5 MIN

How Hitler Created the Waffen-SS

from American History: Tellers of Stories and Events

In this episode, we explain how Adolf Hitler built the Waffen-SS into a loyal military force separate from the German army. In this episode, we focus on ideology, recruitment standards, and the political purpose behind its creation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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