
The Stormtroopers
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The stormtroopers were a paramilitary wing used by the Nazi Party.
The stormtroopers, a paramilitary group made up of disenfranchised men, went to the streets to cause violence against the Nazi’s political rivals in a way the Nazis could deny involvement.
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The Stormtroopers
Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 3m 5sVideo has Closed Captions
The stormtroopers, a paramilitary group made up of disenfranchised men, went to the streets to cause violence against the Nazi’s political rivals in a way the Nazis could deny involvement.
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When the Nazi Party takes control with 37 percent of the vote, Hitler strikes. (1m 58s)
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The Nazi Party gains the attention of Kurt von Schleicher. (3m)
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