In the book Night by elie weisel what does SS in SS officer stand for???

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Answer 1

The Schutzstaffel
(German for "Protective Squadron"), abbreviated (Runic) or SS (Latin) was a major Nazi military organization exclusively under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. Founded and commanded by Heinrich Himmler, the SS grew from a small paramilitary unit to an elite force that served as the Führer's "Praetorian Guard," the Nazi Party's "Shield Squadron" and a force with greater influence than the regular German armed forces. Built upon the Nazi racist ideology, the SS, under Heinrich Himmler's command was primarily responsible for the crimes against humanity perpetrated during the Second World War."

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Answer 2

Schutzstaffel