| Becoming a member of the Gestapo was easy for those that supported Nazi ideas and methods. The Gestapo were formed from the old Prussian police department which mainly handled political affairs. When Goring took over the police department he staffed it with men loyal to theNazi cause. |
| The Way To Become A Gestapo |
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| Why Join The Gestapo or SS |
| Power was one of the reasons many joined the Gestapo and SS. The feeling of being superior to another person inspired many. Having authority over others was another reason many people joined the Gestapo and SS. Command over others was basically what the Gestapo and SS were all about |