At this time ⇒ there were frequent street battles between communists and the police Everywhere > large unruly groups of unemployed workers ⇒ gathered on street corners.
Contrast ⇒ SA and SS ⇒ gave the impression of discipline and order. ⇒ Many felt ⇒ that country needed this kind of order.
⇒ they welcomed the fact that SA ⇒ were prepared to fight the communists. → were also more organized than the communists.
Usually had support from army and police ⇒ when they beat up opponents and disrupted meetings and rallies of opposing parties.