A Gauleiter (ˈɡaʊlaɪtə) was the party leader of a regional branch of the NSDAP (more commonly known as the Nazi Party) or the head of a Gau or of a Reichsgau. Gauleiter was the second highest Nazi Party paramilitary rank, subordinate only to the higher rank Reichsleiter and to the position of Führer. During World War II, the rank of Gauleite... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauleiter
(from the article `Führer`) ...Heinrich Himmler, head of the unified police system. Also directly responsible to (and selected by) the Führer were many territorial leaders (43 ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/g/13