kommandantsystem
Kommandantsystem refers to a system of militarized police control and surveillance that was employed by the Nazi regime in Germany during World War II. The term "Kommandant" is German for "commandant" or "commander", and in the context of the kommandantsystem, it referred to local military authorities who were granted sweeping powers to maintain order in occupied territories.
The kommandantsystem was a key component of the Nazi occupiers' policy of suppressing resistance and dissent
Kommandants were authorized to take whatever actions they deemed necessary to maintain order, including the deployment
The kommandantsystem was used in a number of occupied territories, including Poland, France, and Yugoslavia. Its
The legacy of the kommandantsystem continues to be felt today, with many of the practices and policies