Albrecht Ritter Mertz von Quirnheim1942
Quirnheim becomes increasingly connected with officers opposed to Hitler and the Nazi regime
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Quirnheim becomes increasingly connected with officers opposed to Hitler and the Nazi regime
Witzleben is considered by conspirators as a possible senior commander after Hitler is overthrown
Quirnheim dies as one of the army officers executed for his part in the 20 July plot against Hitler
Witzleben is identified as one of the senior military figures connected to the failed conspiracy
Witzleben becomes associated with the conservative military resistance to Hitler
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