The Complete History of the SS (Schutzstaffel)

The Schutzstaffel (SS) is by far the most famous paramilitary organization that the world has ever seen. It is by far the most controversial of all time too. But what's the truth about this organization? What even is it? Very few know the difference between the SS or the Waffen-SS, what is the SD? Who was Reinhard Heydrich? How did Heinrich Himmler change the SS? Why were there 100,000's of foreigners in the ranks of the Waffen-SS by wars end? Are they really a comically evil group of supervillains like hollywood movies, video games and comic books would have you believe? Let's find out the truth of the matter. What was the Schutzstaffel? Why were they so loyal to Adolf Hitler to the end?

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Intro: 0:00
In the Beginning: 1:37
Rise to Power: 12:42
Out with the Old, In with the New: 23:42
The Race and Settlement Office: 29:01
The SD: 33:02
The Waffen-SS: 36:54
Foreign Volunteers: 44:09
The Criminal Division: 53:59
The End: 1:02:05

Sources:
The SS: A New History - Adrian Weale
Hitler's Vikings - Jonathan Trigg
The rest was more jumping between sections of different books, so if you want something specific please ask