the German internal security police - secret police. The Gestapo was organized in 1933 to protect the regime from political opposition. Under Himmler's command after 1936.
Short for Geheimstaatspolizei, or ‘secret state policeâ€(tm), the Gestapo are run by Heinrich Himmler, leader of the SS.
Secret State Police of the Third Reich who used brutal physical and psychological torture to create immense fear in the population and to seek out enemies of the State.
Secret state police ( Geheimnis Staats Polizei)of the Third Reich who utilized brutal torture to find enemies of the state, inspiring fear in the people.
In German, "Geheime Staatspolizei"; Hitler's secret police service.
Nazi police used to round up Jews often through violence.
The secret police organization in Nazi Germany; created to eliminate political opposition. Terror, arrest, and torture were main methods used.
Abbreviation for Geheimnis Staats Polizei or Secret State Police. The Gestapo was a branch of the SS which dealt with political opponents with terror and arbitrary arrest. In 1939, the Gestapo took control of Jewish emigration, which meant it was in charge of expelling Jews from all German-controlled areas.
(la Gestapo) The German secret police force which rounded up Jews living in France for deportation to Auschwitz.
In German, Geheime Staatspolizei, Secret State Police.
Acronym for Geheime Staatspolizei, meaning Secret State Police. Before the outbreak of war, the Gestapo used brutal methods to investigate and suppress resistance to Nazi rule within Germany. After 1939, the Gestapo expanded its operations into Nazi-occupied Europe.
The secret state police of the German army, organized to stamp out any political opposition.
Geheime Staatspolizei - the German Secret State Police
Abbreviation for the German Geheime Staatspolizei (Secret State Police). See also information under SS.
Short for "Geheime Staats Polizei": The State Secret Police
Secret police in Nazi Germany, known for brutal tactics. (p. 871)
The (contraction of Geheime Staatspolizei; "Secret State Police") was the official secret police of Nazi Germany. Under the overall administration of the SS, it was administered by the RSHA and was considered a dual organization of the Sicherheitsdienst and also a suboffice of the Sicherheitspolizei.