>Both were notorious for exceptional levels of violence, including massacres of civilians.
>Civilians were primary targets.
>Dirlewanger’s unit was infamous even among the SS for lack of discipline.
>ISIS turned against shekau, criticizing his extreme brutality and refusal to obey Islamic state leadership.
>Subordinates were controlled through intimidations and executions.
>Loyalty was enforced through terror rather than professionalism.
>They were also both known for invading villages and raping people.
