Why did the Nazis choose a swastika, a symbol which’s name literally translates to well being or luck, to represent their campaign of war and other heinous acts?

by MasterOfTrolls4

Historically it’s been a symbol of peace and things like that so I’m just curious why they chose that to represent a regime that’s primary goal was genocide

Georgy_K_Zhukov

More of course can be said, but this might be of interest.