Foundations of the Nazi Police State

The abbreviation "e;Nazi,"e; the acronym "e;Gestapo,"e; and the initials "e;SS"e; have become resonant elements of our vocabulary. Less known is "e;SD,"e; and hardly anyone recognizes the combination "e;Sipo and SD."e; Although Sipo and SD formed the heart of the National Socialist police state, the phrase carries none of the ominous impact that it should. Although no single organization carries f...