THE SA OF THE NAZI PARTY Die Sturmabteilung Der NSDAP – Brownshirt or Storm Troop Formations The Original SHAEF Study

This confidential Gestetner study of Hitlers Brownshirts (Braunhemden) (Estimated wartime strength of 500,00 to 700,000 men) was compiled by Counter Intelligence in preparation for the occupation of Germany. This report illustrates what the Allies learned about the Nazi Party’s original paramilitary wing prior to disarming and demobilisation of the German military forces upon the cessation of hostilities. Complete with listing of personalities holding officer’s rank,details of Organisation, Ranks, Uniforms & Insignia (colour uniform plates) Orders of Battle & Wartime Activities. According to this report the SA presented a substantial problem as a source of disturbance and conspiracy.