Stoßtrupp-Hitler
| Stoßtrupp-Hitler | |
|---|---|
Stoßtrupp men embark for a rally in 1923 | |
| Active | May–November 1923 |
| Country | Germany |
| Allegiance | Nazi Party |
| Role | Bodyguard |
| Patron | Adolf Hitler |
| Engagements | Beer Hall Putsch |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Julius Schreck Joseph Berchtold |
Stoßtrupp-Hitler (German for "Shock-Troop-Hitler") was a short-lived bodyguard unit formed especially for the protection of Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler in 1923. It was dedicated to his service alone. Notable members included Rudolf Hess, Julius Schreck, Joseph Berchtold, Emil Maurice, Erhard Heiden, Ulrich Graf, and Bruno Gesche. It was under the control of Hitler and was involved in the Beer Hall Putsch of November 1923. It served as a predecessor of the Schutzstaffel (SS).