Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg10 July 1944
A plot to kill Hitler when Stauffenberg goes to Obersalzberg & report to the Fuhrer
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A plot to kill Hitler when Stauffenberg goes to Obersalzberg & report to the Fuhrer
Beck advocates an attempt on Hitler's life by Stauffenberg which takes place Twentieth July
Summoned by Hitler to report on the Volksgrenadier Divisions in the Eastern Front
A conspirator in the Stauffenberg plot to assassinate Hitler & sieze Berlin
Moves the Stauffenberg briefcase bomb aside & unwittingly saves Hitler
The refusal of Colonel General Friedrich Fromm, Chief of Reserve Army and the only person who could initiate Operation Valkyrie besides Hitler, to cooperate was a serious obstacle to the conspirators. After he had discovered that the bomb had not killed Hitler, Fromm ordered the executions of General Olbricht, his Chief of Staff Colonel Albrecht Ritter Mertz von Quirnheim, Colonel von Stauffenberg, and his adjutant Lieutenant Werner von Haeften
After he had discovered that the bomb had not killed Hitler, Fromm ordered the executions of General Olbricht, his Chief of Staff Colonel Albrecht Ritter Mertz von Quirnheim, Colonel von Stauffenberg, and his adjutant Lieutenant Werner von Haeften
Has troops ready to march on Berlin after Stauffenbergs attempt to blow up Hitler
Treats Hitler after Stauffenbergs bomb explodes at Rastenburg
Treats Hitler after Stauffenbergs bomb explodes at Rastenburg
After he had discovered that the bomb had not killed Hitler, Fromm ordered the executions of General Olbricht, his Chief of Staff Colonel Albrecht Ritter Mertz von Quirnheim, Colonel von Stauffenberg, and his adjutant Lieutenant Werner von Haeften
After two abortive attempts, Stauffenberg placed the bomb on July 20 and hurried back to Berlin to assume his pivotal role.
German Army officers General Friedrich Olbricht and Major General Henning von Tresckow modified the plan with the intention of using it to take control of German cities, disarm the SS, and arrest the Nazi leadership once Hitler had been assassinated.
Stauffenberg decided to carry out both the assassination attempt and the Valkyrie operation, which greatly reduced the chance of success. Has troops ready to march on Berlin after Stauffenbergs attempt to blow up Hitler.
The original plan, designed to deal with internal disturbances in emergency situations, was designed by General Friedrich Olbrichts staff in his capacity as head of General Army Office and was approved by Hitler.
After he had discovered that the bomb had not killed Hitler, Fromm ordered the executions of General Olbricht, his Chief of Staff Colonel Albrecht Ritter Mertz von Quirnheim, Colonel von Stauffenberg, and his adjutant Lieutenant Werner von Haeften
Conspirators broadcast Hitler's death & order the arrest of leading Nazis
Plants a bomb in Hitler's HQ conference room in the Wolfs Lair, East Prussia. Hitler escapes with an injured right arm & some deafness
After he had discovered that the bomb had not killed Hitler, Fromm ordered the executions of General Olbricht, his Chief of Staff Colonel Albrecht Ritter Mertz von Quirnheim, Colonel von Stauffenberg, and his adjutant Lieutenant Werner von Haeften.
Demands Operation Walkure to sieze Berlin believing Hitler had been blown up.
Stauffenbergs position as Chief of Staff of Reserve Army gave him access to Hitler for reports and at the same time required his presence at headquarters for implementation of Valkyrie.
A conspirator in the Stauffenberg plot to assassinate Hitler & sieze Berlin
A conspirator in the Stauffenberg plot to assassinate Hitler and seize Berlin for the resistance
Arrests the Stauffenberg conspriators after he learns of the failure of the plot
Orders the arrest & court-martial of von Stauffenberg to cover his own involvement
Witzleben is executed for his part in the Stauffenberg plot and the attempted overthrow of Hitler
Witzleben supports the conspiracy centred on Stauffenberg and the planned use of Operation Walkure
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