SS Leader Reinhard Heydrich Mariner Military Pilot Reinhard Heydrich was a high-ranking official in Nazi Germany. He served as the right-hand man to Heinrich Himmler in the Schutzstaffel (SS), a paramilitary group known as the "Protective Echelon." Heydrich played a crucial role in orchestrating the Holocaust in the early stages of World War II. Early Years Born in Halle, Germany, on March 7, 1904, Reinhard Eugen Tristan Heydrich grew up in a family with a strong musical background. His father founded a music conservatory, and his mother was a skilled pianist. Despite enjoying a privileged lifestyle, Heydrich faced bullying in school due to his high-pitched voice and Catholic faith. He excelled in academics and sports, becoming an award-winning fencer. Unable to participate in World War I, Heydrich joined a right-wing, anti-Semitic group after the war. Influenced by the German Völk movement's racial fanaticism, he associated with violently anti-Semitic organiza...
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