- The Waffen-SS was the armed wing of the Nazi German Schutzstaffel (SS).
- The Waffen-SS fought alongside the Wehrmacht (the regular German military) during World War II and committed numerous war crimes and atrocities.
During the War
- They were involved in major military campaigns, such as the invasion of Poland, the invasion of France, the invasion of the Soviet Union, and the Battle of the Bulge.
- They were also responsible for carrying out the Holocaust and other genocides, as well as mass murder, torture, and rape.
- The Waffen-SS was known for its brutality and fanaticism and was responsible for some of the most heinous crimes committed during World War II.
Post-War
- After World War II, the Waffen-SS was dissolved, and many of its members were tried and executed for war crimes.
- The Waffen-SS is considered one of the most notorious and evil military organizations in history.