Geheime Feldpolizei
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| Geheime Feldpolizei | |
|---|---|
| Agency name | Geheime Feldpolizei |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Headquarters | Berlin |
| Parent agency | Wehrmacht |
Geheime Feldpolizei was a secret military police force of the Wehrmacht during World War II, operating under the command of Wilhelm Keitel and Heinrich Himmler. The Geheime Feldpolizei was established to maintain discipline and order within the German Army and to conduct counterintelligence operations against enemy agents and partisans. The force worked closely with other German organizations, including the Gestapo, SS, and Abwehr, to achieve its objectives, often in coordination with Joachim von Ribbentrop and Hermann Göring. The Geheime Feldpolizei played a significant role in maintaining the security of the Wehrmacht and enforcing the policies of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.
● Introduction
The Geheime Feldpolizei was formed in 1939, shortly before the outbreak of World War II, with the primary goal of maintaining order and discipline within the German Army. The force was composed of experienced police officers and military personnel, who were trained to conduct counterintelligence operations and to enforce military law. The Geheime Feldpolizei worked closely with other German organizations, including the Gestapo, SS, and Abwehr, to achieve its objectives, often in coordination with Joseph Goebbels and Albert Speer. The force was also responsible for conducting investigations into crimes committed by military personnel, such as desertion and treason, in collaboration with Roland Freisler and the People's Court.
● History
The Geheime Feldpolizei was established in response to the growing need for a secret police force within the Wehrmacht. The force was formed from existing police units and was placed under the command of Wilhelm Keitel and Heinrich Himmler. During World War II, the Geheime Feldpolizei played a significant role in maintaining the security of the Wehrmacht and enforcing the policies of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. The force operated in close coordination with other German organizations, including the Gestapo, SS, and Abwehr, to conduct counterintelligence operations and to suppress resistance movements, such as the French Resistance and the Polish Underground State. The Geheime Feldpolizei also worked with Friedrich Paulus and Erich von Manstein to maintain order and discipline within the German Army.
● Organization
The Geheime Feldpolizei was organized into several units, each with its own specific responsibilities. The force was commanded by experienced police officers and military personnel, who were trained to conduct counterintelligence operations and to enforce military law. The Geheime Feldpolizei was divided into several sections, including the counterintelligence section, the investigations section, and the enforcement section, which worked closely with Reinhard Heydrich and the SD. Each section was responsible for conducting specific tasks, such as conducting investigations into crimes committed by military personnel and enforcing military law, in collaboration with Konstantin von Neurath and the German Foreign Office. The Geheime Feldpolizei also worked with Hans Frank and the General Government to maintain order and discipline within the occupied territories.
● Operations
The Geheime Feldpolizei conducted a wide range of operations during World War II, including counterintelligence operations, investigations into crimes committed by military personnel, and enforcement of military law. The force worked closely with other German organizations, including the Gestapo, SS, and Abwehr, to achieve its objectives, often in coordination with Karl Dönitz and the Kriegsmarine. The Geheime Feldpolizei also conducted operations against partisans and resistance movements, such as the Soviet partisans and the Greek Resistance, in collaboration with Andrei Vlasov and the Russian Liberation Army. The force was responsible for maintaining order and discipline within the Wehrmacht and enforcing the policies of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, which included the implementation of the Commissar Order and the Night and Fog Decree.
● Notable Cases
The Geheime Feldpolizei was involved in several notable cases during World War II, including the assassination of Heinrich Himmler and the plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. The force also conducted investigations into crimes committed by military personnel, such as desertion and treason, in collaboration with Otto Skorzeny and the Brandenburgers. The Geheime Feldpolizei worked closely with other German organizations, including the Gestapo, SS, and Abwehr, to achieve its objectives, often in coordination with Joachim von Ribbentrop and Hermann Göring. The force was also responsible for conducting operations against partisans and resistance movements, such as the Warsaw Uprising and the Slovak National Uprising, in collaboration with Ferdinand Čatloš and the Slovak Army.
● Legacy
The Geheime Feldpolizei played a significant role in maintaining the security of the Wehrmacht and enforcing the policies of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party during World War II. The force was involved in several notable cases, including the assassination of Heinrich Himmler and the plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. The Geheime Feldpolizei worked closely with other German organizations, including the Gestapo, SS, and Abwehr, to achieve its objectives, often in coordination with Joseph Goebbels and Albert Speer. The legacy of the Geheime Feldpolizei serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining order and discipline within the military and the need for effective counterintelligence operations, as demonstrated by the Battle of Stalingrad and the Battle of Berlin. The Geheime Feldpolizei's actions also had a significant impact on the outcome of the war, particularly in the Eastern Front and the Western Front, in collaboration with Georgy Zhukov and the Red Army.