Selbstschutz

Identifier
876
Type of Entity
Corporate Body

History

When the German Army moved through Poland, the Volksdeutsche population formed its own self-defense militia: the selbstschutz. These units were often too willing to help the Einsatzkommandos in their grisly tasks.

Places

  • Founded and active in Poland.

Sources

  • The SS : Hitler's Instrument Of Terror / G. Williamson. - London, 1994. - p. 102