This film tells the story of the German resistance attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler and seize power in Germany in the summer of 1944. After several failed attempts by others, it is down to Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg to detonate a bomb at Wolfsschanze [Wolf's Lair], Hitler's Eastern Front military headquarters.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
In a collage of historical reenactment and original interviews, this film looks at the assassination attempts made on Hitler towards the end of World War II.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
After another failed attempt, Gersdorff and his co-conspirators contact other officers to assist them with the assassination of Hitler.
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Germany
Gersdorff attempts to convince various high-ranking officials to join their plan, but not everyone believes that a coup would be the best solution for Germany.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Germany is under attack and time is of the essence, but it is difficult to find co-conspirators. When Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg returns to Berlin, it seems possible that they have found a potential source of help.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
What must come after the assassination? Stauffenberg and Gersdorff discuss their strategies and their doubts.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg recruits Axel von dem Bussche, a young captain haunted by Nazi atrocities he has witnessed, as Hitler's so-called "European Fortress" begins to crumble.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Stauffenberg begins to consider whether to attempt the assassination of Hitler on his own.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
More missed opportunities to stage an attempt on Hitler's life lead to confusion and suspicion.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Stauffenberg is only able to smuggle one of the bombs into the meeting and asks to be seated close to Hitler.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
An explosion is set off, and Stauffenberg tries to leave as quickly as possible.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Only one of the bombs explodes, leaving Hitler still alive and a state of general confusion.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Stauffenberg is certain that Hitler is dead and activates Operation Valkyrie, overpowering Colonel Fromm.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
All orders seem equally suspicious after the alleged assassination, leading to chaos at the typing pool in the Bendlerblock.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
With massive communication problems, the implementation of measures to disarm and arrest the Gestapo and SS is delayed.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Contradicting information and orders come from all sides, along with the truth that Hitler has indeed survived the attack.
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