Nazi Germany

Nazi Germany

The period from 1933 to 1945 in German history in which Adolf Hitler and his National Socialist German Workers' Party, commonly known as the Nazi Party were in power. Under Hitler's rule, Germany was transformed into a totalitarian state where nearly all aspects of life were controlled by the state. Nazi Germany ceased to exist after the Allied Forces defeated the Wehrmacht in May 1945, thus ending World War II in Europe.

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V-1 and V-2

History; Nazi Germany

Vergeltungswaffen "weapons of retaliation". Used to attack Britain and other countries controlled by the Allies. The V-1 was the world's first operational cruise missile; the V-2 the first ballistic ...

Gauführer

History; Nazi Germany

Very early SA and SS rank, indicating the SA or SS leader for a Gau; renamed Oberführer in 1928.

Kriegsverdienstkreuz

History; Nazi Germany

War Merit Cross. Decoration for exceptional service not involving combat valor as was required for the Iron Cross. Awarded in three grades, 2nd Class, 1st Class, and Knight's Cross; with swords for ...