Origins of the SS - 1919-1934

The story of how the infamous SS emerged between 1919 and 1934.

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[averagewikipediaenthusiast]

Himmler's photo in the thumbnail makes him look like a middle aged boy scout

[-Peter-]

Mark how does it feel knowing you have the best history channel on YouTube ?

[elfelix]

I hope all history teachers become you someday

[chipmunkhunt]

I used to walk around the US barracks in Berlin known as Andrew's Barracks and say to myself, "If only these walls could talk ". Andrew's Barracks was the Lichterfeld barracks for the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler.

[yoggz]

Just as I finish the third atomic bomb video this one pops up, nice

[carlmontney]

I've always considered myself fairly knowledgeable about World War II history. But now thanks to Mark Felton I really see that I am just slightly above an amateur. Thank you Mr. Felton for the absolute best history channel on YouTube. Or anywhere else for that matter. I learn something new with every story and video. I'm chuffed to bits with your channels.

[DASCO]

I wish I had you Mark as a history professor in college. Keep em coming

[derdickemann]

Thanks for this one!
Helps to add up a piece of family history.
My grandfather obviously entered the ranks of the SS rather early (SS-Membership No. 967).
Due to your timeline that would be probably sometime after 1928 but rather long before Himmler added thousands to that branch.
A bit more to the puzzle. From 3 old photographs I figured out that he was member of an MP (Feldgendarmerie) Platoon or Company attached to one of the Totenkopf-Divisions and took part in the battle of Charkov.

[cheesypooo]

Who pays for college and school when you have
Mark Felton!

[fatlarry]

Wow, just got done with Third Atomic Bomb....keep 'em coming Doc!

[ukaszjurczyk]

Bosch advertisment in the middle of the story was priceless ;)

[grahamclifton]

When "special advisors to Government" are given their own uniform..

[oveidasinclair]

I get to watch two shows tonight, thanks Mark !

[claudiomaniero]

Mark, your videos are really well made. I really appreciate the fact that you always talk extensively and you go in deep about the topics you cover. I've read a lot about WW2 yet by watching your video i always learn something new. Thank you for the quality content !

[muttleycrew]

It’s a Feltonathon! Two uploads today on two channels, woohoo!

[georgedoolittle]

"Night of the Long Knives."

Dialing up the political hits so often the phone line literally glowed red..

[roscoewhite]

Two Dr. Mark Felton videos in one day... that's time well spent listening. Keep up the good work, Dr Felton!

[Badkid]

Love your videos Mark. I look forward to every single one! Keep doing what you do!

[garymckee]

I was watching your new video and a new story pops up, it put me in a state of confusion how I watch and listen at the same time but I came to the rationalization finish one and then the other so I can absorb the content.
Thanks Mark.

[goggles]

This is something I have never even thought about. And it’s very interesting.