SCHUTZSTAFFEL

(German) an elite corps of combat troops formed originally within the German Nazi Party during World War II as a bodyguard for Hitler and other Nazi leaders. Frequently referred to by the abbreviation SS (Schutzstaffel). The word literally means "defense echelon." —SHSBC Binder 26 Approved Glossary

(German) an elite corps of combat troops formed originally within the German Nazi Party during World War II as a bodyguard for Hitler and other Nazi leaders. Frequently referred to by the abbreviation SS (Schutzstaffel). The word literally means "defense echelon."(German) an elite corps of combat troops formed originally within the German Nazi Party during World War II as a bodyguard for Hitler and other Nazi leaders. During World War II, they worked, on Hitler's orders, to wipe out the Jewish people by systematic murder. The word literally means "defense echelon." The Schutzstaffel were frequently referred to by the abbreviation SS (Schutzstaffel). See also Hitler and Nazi Party in this glossary.(German) elite guard an elite corps of combat troops formed originally within the German Nazi party as a bodyguard for Hitler and other Nazi leaders. Also called the SS. See also Hitler in this glossary.(German) elite guard an elite corps of combat troops formed originally within the German Nazi Party as a bodyguard for Hitler and other Nazi leaders. Also called the SS. The word literally means "defense echelon."