Stauffenberg Plot
A conspirator in the Stauffenberg plot to assassinate Hitler & sieze Berlin
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1944 in Germany — Page 7
Explore 457 historical events and records for Germany in 1944.
Historical records for Germany in 1944
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July
Stauffenberg Plot
A conspirator in the Stauffenberg plot to assassinate Hitler and seize Berlin for the resistance
Treason
After the failure of the attempt on Hitler's life on 20 July 1944, arrested and charged with high treason
Arrest of Erwin von Witzleben
Witzleben is arrested after the failure of the July Plot
Arrest of Friedrich Fromm
Arrested by order of Heinrich Himmler
Chief of General Staff
Appointed Chief-of General Staff
Chief of General Staff
Appointed Chief-of General Staff
Commander of Eastern Front
Appointed Commander of the Eastern Front
Execution
Quirnheim is arrested with Olbricht Stauffenberg and Haeften and is executed by firing squad in the courtyard of the Bendlerblock
German Resistance
Quirnheim dies as one of the army officers executed for his part in the 20 July plot against Hitler
German Resistance
Witzleben is identified as one of the senior military figures connected to the failed conspiracy
Mobilization
Directs the Eastern front
Post Assassination Plot Briefings Resume
Jodl resumes operational duties after receiving minor injuries in the 20 July bomb attack.
Army Group South
Appointed Commander of the Army Group South Ukraine
Army Group South
Appointed Commander of the Army Group South Ukraine
Commander of Army Group North
Appointed Commander of the Army Group North
Commander of Army Group South Ukraine
Appointed Commander of the Army Group South Ukraine
Commander of Army Group South Ukraine
Appointed Commander of the Army Group South Ukraine
Operation Overlord
The High Command keep forces in Calais beleiving there will be a larger invasion there
Commander of Army Group North
Appointed Commander of Army Group North
Commander of Army Group North
Appointed Supreme Commander Army Group North
First Army
After the United States First and Third Armies broke out from the Normandy beachhead during Operation Cobra on 25 July 1944, Hitler ordered Operation Luttich.
First Army
Following breakout by the American First Army and American 3rd Army from the beachhead during the Battle of Normandy during Operation Cobra Adolf Hitler ordered an immediate counterattack against Allied forces in the form of Operation Luttich.
First Army
The operation was intended as an immediate counterattack against Allied forces.
First Army
Following breakout by the American First Army and American 3rd Army from the beachhead during the Battle of Normandy during Operation Cobra Adolf Hitler ordered an immediate counterattack against Allied forces in the form of Operation Luttich
Operation Lutch
Following breakout by the US First Army and American 3rd Army from the beachhead during the Battle of Normandy during Operation Cobra on July 25, 1944, Adolf Hitler ordered an immediate counterattack against Allied forces in the form of Operation Luttich
Operation Luttich
Following breakout by the American First Army and American 3rd Army from the beachhead during the Battle of Normandy during Operation Cobra Adolf Hitler ordered an immediate counterattack against Allied forces in the form of Operation Luttich
Operation Luttich
Following breakout by the American First Army and American 3rd Army from the beachhead during the Battle of Normandy during Operation Cobra Adolf Hitler ordered an immediate counterattack against Allied forces in the form of Operation Luttich
Operation Overlord
The Allies begin their breakout from Normandy
Operation Spring
Meyer's forces defended Verrieres Ridge against Canadian attacks south of Caen.
Third Army
After the United States First and Third Armies broke out from the Normandy beachhead during Operation Cobra on 25 July 1944, Hitler ordered Operation Luttich.
Third Army
Following breakout by the American First Army and American 3rd Army from the beachhead during the Battle of Normandy during Operation Cobra Adolf Hitler ordered an immediate counterattack against Allied forces in the form of Operation Luttich.
Third Army
The operation was intended as an immediate counterattack against Allied forces.
Third Army
Following breakout by the American First Army and American 3rd Army from the beachhead during the Battle of Normandy during Operation Cobra Adolf Hitler ordered an immediate counterattack against Allied forces in the form of Operation Luttich
Operation Cobra
Approves a limited withdrawal of the 7th Army
Plot
Made aware of the July conspiracy
Plot
Takes part in the unsuccesful plot against Hitler
Stauffenberg Plot
Arrests the Stauffenberg conspriators after he learns of the failure of the plot
Stauffenberg Plot
Orders the arrest & court-martial of von Stauffenberg to cover his own involvement
August
Major General
Appointed Major General
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