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    In World War II Hitler's elite guard was called the SS. What did the initials 'SS' stand for and what are the English translations?

    Question #40285. Asked by The Stranger. (Oct 22 03 10:28 PM)


    gmackematix

    		It's SchutzStaffel but I'll let someone else translate.

    Oct 22 03, 11:18 PM
    sequoianoir

    		SchutzStaffel (Hitler's elite guard) translates as "Protection relay"

    Oct 23 03, 6:53 AM
    Senior Moments

    		Another example is that Schutzstaffel is German for 'protective shield' http://www.bartleby.com/59/10/ss.html

    Oct 23 03, 7:06 AM

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