Who were they?
Sturmabteilung (SA) - Storm Division (a Nazi parliamentary organisation. Set up to intimidate opponents. Distinctive brown uniform = Them being named the 'Brown Shirts'.
Strengths of the SA?
Had helped Hitler rise to power. Hoped to gain, some unemployed and wanted a job. Leaders wanted influential jobs. Rohm wanted to merge the SA with Army
Roles of the SA?
To scare/intimidate Hitlers political opponents, especially the Communists. So Hitler could rise to power through Nazi party.
Who did they attract?
Ex-soldiers. Young men who wanted violence and excitment.
Sturmabteilung (SA) - Storm Division (a Nazi parliamentary organisation. Set up to intimidate opponents. Distinctive brown uniform = Them being named the 'Brown Shirts'.
Strengths of the SA?
Had helped Hitler rise to power. Hoped to gain, some unemployed and wanted a job. Leaders wanted influential jobs. Rohm wanted to merge the SA with Army
Roles of the SA?
To scare/intimidate Hitlers political opponents, especially the Communists. So Hitler could rise to power through Nazi party.
Who did they attract?
Ex-soldiers. Young men who wanted violence and excitment.