What organization did Horst's murderer belong to?
Nazi Party
KPD
Green Party
Conservative Party
Answer
The murderer of Horst Wessel, a prominent Nazi SA leader, was a member of the Communist Party of Germany (KPD). The KPD was a left-wing political party that opposed the Nazi regime. Wessel's murder became a rallying point for the Nazis and was used to justify increased repression of the KPD and other political opponents.
Unveiling Horst Wessel: A Quiz on the Controversial Nazi Martyr
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