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Word: schutzstafel (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1939-1939
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...detachment of Schutzstafel flaunted their authority, marching with Nazi banners and a band. This was more than the Czechs could bear. They rushed the guards, tore down their banner, scattered their ranks. A number were injured before the dutiful Czech police scattered the crowd, arresting several. Later a band of students surrounded a earful of Schutzstaffel officers and threatened them. The officers drew their pistols and fired into the air. When the day was over reports seeped even through the censor's office that four were dead, scores injured, thousands arrested...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GERMANY: Black-Tie Birthday | 11/6/1939 | See Source »

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