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West Allis
West Allis, a city adjacent to Milwaukee, had a large German-American population and was the site of numerous dust-ups between pro- and anti-Nazi crowds. The Friends of New Germany established a chapter there in 1933 which became the German American Bund in 1937. The group promoted Nazi ideology, including virulent antisemitism, and was met with intense opposition from both the Jewish community and the majority of German Americans in Wisconsin.
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fists and saps
A sap is a short, weighted impact weapon, usually made of leather and filled with material like lead
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lead-filled Beavertail sap
"Beavertail sap" is slang for a type of close-quarters, weighted impact weapon, also known as a slapjack or blackjack. It's a leather-bound tool with a weighted end that resembles the tail of a beaver, hence the name. These non-lethal weapons are designed to deliver a concentrated, forceful strike and are known for their concealability and portability.
