The Gestapo was the secret police of Nazi Germany, established in 1933. Its main role was to identify and eliminate opposition to the Nazi regime, using tactics like surveillance, intimidation, and arrest. The Gestapo targeted various groups, including political dissidents, Jews, and anyone deemed a threat to Adolf Hitler's government. Operating without legal constraints, the Gestapo instilled fear in the population. Many people lived in constant anxiety, knowing that they could be arrested at any moment. The organization played a crucial role in the implementation of the Holocaust, contributing to the persecution of millions, including the systematic extermination of the Jewish community.