Schnez-Truppe
| Schnez-Truppe | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1949 |
| Country | West Germany |
| Type | Paramilitary |
| Size | 2,000 (initial) 40,000 (total) |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Albert Schnez |
The Schnez-Truppe was an illegal clandestine paramilitary organization put together in Germany from 1949 by veterans of the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS under the leadership of Albert Schnez, that intended to fight against the Soviet Union in the event of a Soviet invasion.[1][2][3] It has been reported as having been found with a membership of some 2,000 former officers; later with a total strength of up to 40,000 members.[3][2]
References
- ^ Klaus Wiegrefe (May 14, 2014). "Files Uncovered: Nazi Veterans Created Illegal Army". Der Spiegel.
- ^ a b "SS-Offiziere gründeten 1949 deutsche Geheim-Armee" (in German). Die Welt. 2014-05-11.
- ^ a b "Ehemalige Offiziere der Wehrmacht und SS planten Geheimarmee" (in German). Die Zeit. 2014-05-11.