Das Schwarze Korps

Das Schwarze Korps (The Black Corps), was the official newspaper of the SS. This newspaper was published on Wednesdays and distributed for free. Each SS member was obligated to read it and inspire others to read it. The publisher was the SS leader Gunter d'Alquen. The paper was considered hostile to many groups with numerous articles against the catholic church and the Jews. The first edition appeared on March 6, 1935, with 70,000 copies in print. In November of the same year publication reached 200,000 and in 1944 increased to 750,000 copies. The newspaper was published in close co-operation with the SS secret service and all the articles were agreed upon with them.

Related Topics:
SS - Gunter d'Alquen

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