Germany had no national police force until 1920 when it was formed
by the Weimar regime. The National Socialists were instrumental in
its development. The duties performed by the Ordnungspolizei were
the same as those performed in any other country in peace time.
However, it did supervise the professional and voluntary fire
services and provided advice to private factory security units.
During the war the uniformed police undertook an important new
task. it was used to assist the security police in carrying out
duties in occupied territories. To this end a total of 38 police
regiments and a number of local regiments in occupied territories
were formed. Police members were used to raise and man two
Waffen-SS divisions to fight alongside the army. The police were at
the core of the civil defenses in the Third Reich providing the
organization for defense against air raids in towns and industrial
complexes. Outstanding service was given in fighting fires and in
the protection of members of the population.
This book will attempt to show the complete organization of the
police forces of the Third Reich and will provide biographical
information on the most senior officers of the forces.
REVIEWS
.,."notable, impressive research... a desirable book for any
WWII collection..." Henry Berry, 04/2008
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