Adolf Hitler's bodyguard

Nazi Germany

Adolf Hitler was protected by numerous bodyguard and security units during his leadership of Nazi Germany. The Sturmabteilung was an early paramilitary protection squad, and the Stosstrupp-Hitler was established specifically for his protection in 1923. The Schutzstaffel began in 1925 as a personal protection unit for Hitler. Other organizations included the Führerbegleitkommando, Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler and Reichssicherheitsdienst.

Early dedicated unit: Stosstrupp-Hitler, established in 1923
SS role: Originally a personal protection unit for Hitler
Other bodyguard organizations: FBK, LSSAH and RSD

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Article: Adolf Hitler's bodyguard (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q19870540
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