The July 20 Plot, or Operation Valkyrie, was a significant attempt by German Army officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler and overthrow the Nazi government during World War II. The plan involved Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg and others who sought to use the Reserve Army to control Berlin and negotiate peace with the Allies. Despite their efforts, the plot failed due to a misplaced bomb, leading to severe repercussions for the conspirators.
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The July 20 Plot, also known as Operation Valkyrie, was a failed attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler and change the course of World War II
Orchestrators of the Plot
The July 20 Plot was orchestrated by a group of German Army officers, including Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, General Friedrich Olbricht, and Major General Henning von Tresckow
Adaptation of Operation Valkyrie
The conspirators adapted the existing emergency response plan, Operation Valkyrie, to serve as the framework for their coup
Fragmented Resistance Groups
The German Resistance was a diverse and fragmented network of groups opposed to Nazi rule, hindering their effectiveness
The assassination attempt took place at Hitler's military headquarters, the Wolf's Lair, and failed due to unexpected circumstances and hesitation from the conspirators
The Nazi regime responded swiftly and brutally, leading to the arrest, execution, and purges of those involved in the plot
Symbol of Resistance
Despite its failure, the July 20 Plot remains a symbol of resistance and moral courage against the Nazi regime
Impact on World War II
The actions of the conspirators did not prevent the eventual downfall of Hitler and the Third Reich, which occurred less than a year later
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Date and codename of the assassination attempt on Hitler
July 20 Plot occurred on July 20, 1944; codenamed Operation Valkyrie.
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Outcome of the July 20 Plot
Assassination attempt failed; Hitler survived due to bomb placement behind heavy table support.
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Post-assassination plan in the July 20 Plot
Mobilize Reserve Army, control Berlin, arrest Nazi leaders, initiate peace with Allies.
