During World War II, the Nazis gained support and collaboration from a variety of individuals and organizations both within and outside Germany. Within Germany, collaborators included members of the Nazi Party, the SS, the Wehrmacht, and various paramilitary groups. They were motivated by a combination of ideological alignment with Nazism, opportunism, or a desire to protect their interests. Outside Germany, collaborators were found in countries such as France, Poland, and the Soviet Union. These collaborators often belonged to fascist or right-wing organizations, and they were motivated by anti-Communism, a desire for national autonomy, or a belief in the superiority of the German race.
