Heinrich Himmler Pamphlet – “Die Schutzstaffel als antibolschewistische Kampforganisation” (Early SS Ideology 1936, Rare)
Original pre-war SS publication titled “Die Schutzstaffel als antibolschewistische Kampforganisation” (“The SS as an Anti-Bolshevik Fighting Organization”), authored by Heinrich Himmler and issued in 1936.
Softcover booklet, 31 pages, measuring approximately 19 x 12.5 cm. The publication presents early ideological foundations of the Schutzstaffel (SS), emphasizing its role as a politically driven force positioned against Bolshevism.
Complete example in very good overall condition, with light, age-related wear consistent with pre-war paper items.
A scarce and highly collectible early SS ideological work, seldom encountered on the market.
Note: This item is sold on consignment.
€450,00
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| Country | Germany (Third Reich) |
|---|---|
| Conflict | World War II |
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Historical Description
Published in 1936, this pamphlet reflects the formative ideological phase of the SS under the leadership of Heinrich Himmler. During this period, the SS was evolving from a relatively small paramilitary body into a central instrument of the Nazi regime’s political and racial agenda within Nazi Germany.
A key element of SS identity, as articulated in this work, was its self-definition as an elite “anti-Bolshevik” organization. Anti-communism functioned as a core pillar of Nazi ideology, framing the SS as a defensive and ideological vanguard against perceived threats from the Soviet Union and international communism. This narrative would later be used to justify SS involvement in military campaigns, particularly following the launch of Operation Barbarossa.
Pamphlets such as this were intended both for internal indoctrination and external propaganda, helping to shape the image of the SS as a disciplined, ideologically committed order. They offer valuable insight into the early doctrinal messaging and self-perception of the SS prior to the outbreak of the Second World War.
Today, original pre-war SS publications are considered important primary-source material, documenting the development of ideology and organizational identity within the Nazi system.
