Founding of the Schutzstaffel

Date: April 4, 1925 • Location: Tiergarten, Germany

The Schutzstaffel (SS) is founded under Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party in Germany.

The Schutzstaffel was a major paramilitary organisation under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Nazi Germany, and later throughout German-occupied Europe during World War II.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Germany's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.