What was the name of Hitler's secret police force, responsible for suppressing internal opposition?
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Correct answer: The Gestapo
The Gestapo (Geheime Staatspolizei) operated with total impunity to identify and eliminate 'enemies of the state.' They relied heavily on surveillance and denunciations by ordinary citizens to maintain social control.
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