Nazi America

The **American Reich,** officially known as the **Nazi American Reich**, was a puppet state of the Greater Nazi Reich, consisting roughly of the eastern and Midwestern halves of the former United States, and Canada. It bordered the Neutral Zone to the West, and Mexico to the South.

## History

The United States was conquered by the Nazis at the end of the Second World War in 1947, two years after the bombing of Washington D.C. On December 11th, 1945 by the German Heisenberg Device and the subsequent surrender of the former country, following the capitulation of the United States government.

Though initially victorious, both the German Reich and the Japanese Empire had to fight a hard and tenacious retaliation for almost two years before finally putting down the American Resistance and declaring victory (which, within the Reich, became the official festival of Victory Day). After the war, the Reich and the Japanese Empire decided to divide the former United States into three areas. The first area to the east, became the American Reich (A Puppet State, of the Nazis). The second to the west, under control of the Japanese Empire, became the Pacific States of America. The third and final area was situated between the two as a buffer, known as the Neutral Zone.

Following Wilhelm Goertzmann's *putsch*, The American Reich, becomes an Independent ally, of the Reich. It is led, by John Smith as the first *Reichsführer* of the American Reich. Afterwards, the country prepares for Operation Firecross. The invasion of the Neutral Zone, and BCR-Controlled Western States. They would be annexed and absorbed, into the American Reich.

John Smith committed suicide, soon after Operation Firecross launched. Upon hearing the news, Wehrmacht General Bill Whitcroft, cancelled Operation Firecross, and he became the new leader, of the American Reich. Then, he took off his Nazi Ritterkreuz, and he threw it on the table. He rejected the Nazi Ideology. He used his new position to dissolve the American Reich and will most likely restore the United States of America

## Territory

The American Reich's territory was composed of the eastern and midwestern parts of former U.S - from Maine to Florida, as well as the eastern two thirds of Montana, the eastern third of Wyoming, the eastern quarter of Colorado, and the eastern third of New Mexico. The American Reich bordered Canada to the North (Canada was never mentioned, in the series), the Neutral Zone to the west, and Mexico to the south.

### Flags and Emblems

The official flag of the American Reich is still the original Stars and Stripes. But instead of the 48 stars that were in use in 1947. There is now a large, white swastika, in the blue field. The flag is used in conjunction with the regular Nazi Flag (red, black and white), especially during ceremonies and parades.

A new Seal with Nazi symbolism is visible behind John Smith's desk.

## Politics and Policies

### Capital City

The American Reich's capital was in New York City, but its government takes orders directly from the government of the Greater Nazi Reich based in Berlin. The reason that New York City was chosen as the capital, is likely due to the bombing of Washington D.C, during World War II. D.C was probably rebuilt, after Bill Witchcroft, became U.S President, in 1965. Afterwards, D.C was restored, as the U.S Capital City. New York City, on the other hand, would remain a major city, of the United States.

### Leadership

The country's head of state and government is the *Reichsmarschall*, a position which reports directly to the *Führer* Adolf Hitler and later his replacement, Heinrich Himmler in Berlin. The position was initially held by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Newer holders of the position were American collaborators, like George Lincoln Rockwell and his successor, John Smith.

### Pledge of Allegiance

*"I swear I will obverse the law, conscientiously fulfill my duties at home and school, be faithful and obedient and pledge absolute allegiance until death, to the leader of the Nazi Empire, Adolf Hitler. Sieg Heil, Sieg Heil, Sieg Heil."*

### Policies

The Nazis had implemented many of their racial policies in the American Reich. The Nazis built, concentration camps, throughout the American Reich. All the American Jews, African-Americans, and anyone deemed undesirable, by the Nazis. They were all murdered, in the concentration camps, throughout the American Reich. Thus, in 1962, none of these people, were present, in the American Reich. Thus, the American Reich, is mostly Non-Hispanic White, and they are considered "Aryans." There are also a few Japanese People present, in the American Reich, and they are considered "Honorary Aryans."

The American Reich has also adopted euthanasia, killing all people with mental or physical disabilities or illnesses and cremating their remains. The American Reich, also executes, Homosexuals.
The American branch of the Inter-National Socialist Party led the institutions and the governing body of the American Reich.

## Military, Law Enforcement and Intelligence

### Schutzstaffel (SS)

The SS served as the primary paramilitary force within the American Reich They act as the state's main security force removing all dissidents in America as well as an protective force guarding sensitive and secure areas, such as the SS Headquarters in New York City, the border with the Neutral Zone, military checkpoints, airports and the Nazi Embassy within the Japanese Pacific States. They also served as bodyguards for high-ranking Nazi and American Reich Official's officials.

Uniforms vary considerably due to the various subdivisions within the organization, but the majority of them appear to be black or dark green in colour with SS soldier wearing black military fatigues while officers wear the iconic black tunic. When ordered by John Smith to travel to the Neutral Zone, Waffen-SS operatives wear unmarked, black coats. Ceremonial guards are distinguishable by their black helmet and white gloves. Most SS vehicles, especially those in New York City, bear the inscription *GNR Military Police* (a rough but modern English translation) on the front and sides.

### Geheime Staatspolizei (Gestapo)

The **Geheime Staatspolizei** or Gestapo for short is the official Nazi secret police force. They are responsible for political based crimes removing all dissidents and opposition to the Nazi state as well as uncovering any disloyalty to the Fuhrer in the local population.

### Sturmabteilung (SA)

Although brutally purged and dis-empowered by Adolf Hitler in 1934, the SA (often known as the "Brownshirts") are still seen to operate in some capacity within The American Reich. In Season 1 they participate in an SS-led attack on the resistance in New York City .

### Ordnungspolizei (Order Police)

The *Orpo* are the regular uniformed police. In That, they are composed of local police departments who are responsible for investigating regular, non-political breaches of the law within The American Reich. Some were regular law enforcement agencies in pre-World War II America that have been absorbed into the new Greater Nazi Reich law enforcement structure.

Examples include the New York City Police Department, which is seen to still be active in policing New York City throughout the series (with minor changes to the uniform such as Swastika armbands and badges). Another example is the Missouri Autobahn Patrol, presumably a reorganized Missouri State Highway Patrol, of which a Trooper pulls over Joe Blake in Season 1.

### Kriminalpolizei (Criminal Police)

The *Kripo* are the criminal investigation department. They are said to have taken control of the investigation into the death of Alice Adler in Season 1.

### Public Health Department Police

The armed wing of the Greater Nazi Reich Public Health Department responsible for the state sponsored euthanasia programme. Officers are seen towards the end of Season 2, when Thomas Smith voluntarily turns himself in to be killed as a result of his genetic defect.

### Sicherheitsdienst (SD)

The *Sicherheitsdienst* is the intelligence agency of the SS, which operates throughout the Nazi-Puppet USA, and the Greater Nazi Reich. It utilizes agents such as the Origami Man to travel into areas such as the Neutral Zone.

An American specific subdivision of the SD is the American Reich Bureau of Investigation, a reformed version of the Federal Bureau of Investigation which conducts intelligence activities exclusively within Nazi America. It was led by Director J. Edgar Hoover.

## Economics and Technology

The economy of the American Reich is considerably prosperous, being closely tied to that of the rest of the Reich. The Reichsmark is the official currency.

Much like Berlin and other parts of the Reich, The American Reich is home to considerable technological advancements. Such technology includes: high speed Concorde-style jet aircraft, intricate train systems and video telephones.

## Notable Locations

### New York City

**New York City** was a major city of the former United States, and is or was the capital of the **American Reich**. It was home, to the headquarters, of the American branch, of the SS, where John Smith and agent Joe Blake are based. The American Reich Government, is also present, in New York City. Their Capitol Building, is in the same location, of the UN Headquarters, in the New York City, of the world, where the Axis Powers, lost World War II.

### District of Contamination

The **District of Contamination**, also known by its former name **Washington D.C.** was the former capital city of the United States. On December 11th, 1945, a Heisenberg Device was dropped on the city by the Nazis, resulting in the surrender of the United States Government. This would clear the way for a German invasion of the United States. The city, of Washington D.C, is now in ruins. The Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, U.S Capital Building, and the whole D.C City, is now in ruins. However, there are still some people, who reside, in the area. In 1965, Bill Witchcroft, the newly-assumed U.S President, rebuilt, and restored D.C, as the U.S Capital City.

### Cincinnati

 **Cincinnati** is a city, located in the State of Ohio, in the American Reich. It was the site, of a battle, between the American Resistance, and the German Wehrmacht. John Smith, witnessed part of this battle, in a dream, in which his son, Thomas Smith, appeared to him. He watched on, as German troops, murdered American Jews. John Smith used to go fishing, in Cincinnati, before the Nazis, took over America.

### Savannah

**Savannah** is a city, located in the State of Georgia, in the American Reich.

Following the death of Hitler, there was a mass uprising of Resistance members across The American Reich (identified by Erich Raeder), and a large number of German SS men were dispatched to quell it under the command of *Gruppenführer* Keller. Keller suggested razing Savannah in order to discourage further insurrectionist activity, a plan which the American-born John Smith was less than enthusiastic about. Immediately before leaving for Berlin, Smith instructed Raeder to cancel plans to destroy the city, saying "*I won't burn one of our cities*".

### New Berlin

New Berlin is a city, located in the State of Illinois, in the American Reich. According to the map, it is implied that the city, was formerly known as Springfield, Illinois.

Carl was incarcerated in the New Berlin concentration camp before escaping in 1954.

### Miami

Miami is a city, located in the State of Florida, in the American Reich. It was shown, on many maps, throughout the series. However, Miami was never shown, onscreen. But, it is implied, that Miami, along with the rest of South Florida, is almost 100% Aryan. There are Non-Hispanic Whites, and a few Japanese, living there. Cubans, Haitians, and other nonwhites, wouldn't have been able, to come to South Florida, due to the racist laws, of the American Reich.

## Gallery

The Map of The American Reich.Nazi Empire War Plan mapVA Day mapSchool mapImperial Japanese Navy map
## References

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2. ↑ File:S3, EP5 - A Newpaper that says American Reich at the bottom.png
3. ↑ File:S4 EP5 - The screen title that says Nazi American Reich.png