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  1. Sturmabteilung - Wikipedia

    The Sturmabteilung ([ˈʃtʊʁmʔapˌtaɪlʊŋ] ⓘ; SA; lit. 'Storm Division' or loosely 'stormtroopers') was the original paramilitary organisation under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party of Germany. It …

  2. Sturmabteilung - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 9, 2024 · The Sturmabteilung (SA or Storm Detachment), popularly known as the Brownshirts for their uniform, was the paramilitary arm of the German Nazi party led by Adolf Hitler (1889 …

  3. The SA | Holocaust Encyclopedia

    The Sturmabteilung, or SA, was a paramilitary organization associated with the Nazi Party. The SA was integral to the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, violently enforcing party norms …

  4. SA | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Under Hitler the Nazi Party grew steadily in its home base of Bavaria. It organized strong-arm groups to protect its rallies and meetings. These groups drew their members from war …

  5. The Brownshirts: The Role of the Sturmabteilung (SA) in Nazi ...

    Hitler formed the SA in Munich in 1921, drawing membership from violent anti-leftist and anti-democratic former soldiers (including the Freikorps) in order to lend muscle to the young Nazi …

  6. The Sturmabteilung (SA) - Jewish Virtual Library

    The Sturmabteilung, or SA, was a paramilitary organization associated with the Nazi Party. The SA was integral to the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, violently enforcing party norms and …

  7. What Was the Sturmabteilung? - TheCollector

    Feb 7, 2024 · Since its foundation in 1921, the Sturmabteilung, or SA, had the task of protecting the Nazi party meetings, intimidating political opponents, and enforcing the NSDAP’s ideology.

  8. Hitler‘s Bullyboys: The Vital Role of the SA in the Rise of ...

    May 26, 2024 · Often referred to as the "Brownshirts" due to their distinctive uniforms, the SA served as the paramilitary arm of the Nazi movement, responsible for protecting party …

  9. The Sturmabteilung · The Sturmabteilung · Nazi Germany

    The Sturmabteilung, or Storm Detachment, was the paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party, infamous for their combativeness and distinctive brown uniforms.

  10. Sturmabteilung - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    The Sturmabteilung (listen (help·info); often shortened to SA or Storm Division) was the Nazi Party's paramilitary group (its militia). They were nicknamed "Brownshirts" for their uniforms.