The SA and Terror

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  • Created on: 16-01-15 16:01
Who were they?
Sturmabteilung (SA) - Storm Division (a Nazi parliamentary organisation. Set up to intimidate opponents. Distinctive brown uniform = Them being named the 'Brown Shirts'.
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Strengths of the SA?
Had helped Hitler rise to power. Hoped to gain, some unemployed and wanted a job. Leaders wanted influential jobs. Rohm wanted to merge the SA with Army.
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Roles of the SA?
To scare/intimidate Hitlers political opponents, especially the Communists. So Hitler could rise to power through Nazi party.
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Who did they attract?
Ex-soldiers. Young men who wanted violence and excitment.
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What did the SA do?
Hitler wanted to become President, aswell
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Strengths of the SA?

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Had helped Hitler rise to power. Hoped to gain, some unemployed and wanted a job. Leaders wanted influential jobs. Rohm wanted to merge the SA with Army.

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Roles of the SA?

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Who did they attract?

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What did the SA do?

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