In 1936, Himmler selected former Lieutenant General Paul Hausser to be Inspector of the SS-VT with the rank of Brigadefuhrer, and he set about transforming the SS-VT into a credible military force that was a match for the regular army.
Himmler selected former Lieutenant General Paul Hausser. This was in 1936. This was to be Inspector of the SS-VT with the rank of Brigadefuhrer. He set about transforming the SS-VT into a credible military force. This was in 1936. This credible military force was a match for the regular army.