Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Illustrations vii
4. Acknowledgments ix
5. Introduction 3
6. 1. The Engagement and Marriage Command 19
7. 2. Establishing SS Families 45
8. 3. Marriage during the Second World War 75
9. 4. Sustaining the Family Community during the War 95
10. 5. Belonging to the Family Community 127
11. 6. Assessing SS Population Politics and the Family Community 163
12. Appendices
13. Appendix A: The Engagement and Marriage Command 185
14. Appendix B: Development of the SS 186
15. Appendix C: Rank Comparisons 187
16. Appendix D: Organization of the Allgemeine-SS 188
17. Notes 189
18. Bibliography 261
19. Index 301