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There were similar rivalries in Germany (e.g. Gestapo vs. SS vs. Wehrmacht) -- different state rackets competing with each other is a common feature of fascism.
by dao- 7y ago
There were similar rivalries in Germany (e.g. Gestapo vs. SS vs. Wehrmacht) -- different state rackets competing with each other is a common feature of fascism.
- Wohlf 7y agoThe Allies were not immune to this either, especially the Soviets (NKVD vs military). In the democratic countries it was more on the individual level, with certain powerful people fighting to get their way (i.e. MacArthur).
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- greedo 7y agoFrom 1936 onwards, the Gestapo was entirely subordinate to the SS, as were most of the police organizations in Germany. There was no rivalry between it and the SS, nor with the Wehrmacht.
- dao- 7y agoThe Gestapo becoming subordinate to the SS was the result of said rivalry, so it's odd to present that as evidence that there was no rivalry.
- greedo 7y agoThe Gestapo was born of rivalry between the SS and the SA. The Gestapo WAS the police arm of the SS, just as the SD was a part of the SS.