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Henning von Tresckow

German general and member of the resistance of 20 July 1944 (1901-1944) · Germany · Died at 43

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A major general in the German Army who turned against Hitler and became the architect of the military resistance from within - the Gestapo called him the "prime mover" behind the 20 July 1944 assassination attempt.

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1944Died21 July 1944“The assassination must be attempted at all costs. Even if it should not succeed, an attempt to seize power in Berlin must be made.”In their words1944. Fest, Joachim. Plotting Hitler's Death, p. 236.

“It is almost certain that we will fail. But how will future history judge the German people, if not even a handful of men had the courage to put an end to that criminal?”In their wordsJune 1944June 1944. Marcel Stein, Field Marshal Von Manstein, a Portrait, p. 247.

1943“Isn't it dreadful? Here we are, two officers of the German General Staff, discussing how best to murder our commander in chief. It must be done. This is our only chance...”In their words1943. Roger Moorhouse, Killing Hitler, p. 249.

“The idea of freedom can never be disassociated from real Prussia.”In their words1943, at his sons' confirmation at Potsdam Garrison Church. Michael Balfour, Withstanding Hitler, 1988, p. 130.

1942“Bans are laws for the stupid.”In their words1942. Henning von Tresckow 10.01.1901 - 21.07.1944 von Dr. Hans-Peter Diller, OTA.

1938“Hitler is a dancing dervish. He must be shot down.”In their words1938. Roger Moorhouse, Killing Hitler, p. 237.

1901Born10 January 1901

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  1. The assassination must be attempted at all costs. Even if it should not succeed, an attempt to seize power in Berlin must be made.

    1944, 1944. Fest, Joachim. Plotting Hitler's Death, p. 236., Own words

  2. The whole world will vilify us now, but I am still totally convinced that we did the right thing. Hitler is the archenemy not only of Germany but of the world.

    Jul 21, 1944, July 21, 1944. Joachim Fest, Plotting Hitler's Death, p. 289-290., Own words

  3. It is almost certain that we will fail. But how will future history judge the German people, if not even a handful of men had the courage to put an end to that criminal?

    Jun 1944, June 1944. Marcel Stein, Field Marshal Von Manstein, a Portrait, p. 247., Own words

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German Cross in Gold
Clasp to the Iron Cross
Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
Wehrmacht Long Service Award

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Henning Hermann Karl Robert von Tresckow was born 10 January 1901 and rose through the ranks of the German military to major general. By 1943 he had organized resistance within the officer corps and personally attempted to kill Hitler on 13 March of that year. When that failed, he drafted the Valkyrie plan - the blueprint for a coup against the Nazi government. The conspiracy culminated in the 20 July 1944 plot, which also failed. Learning the news at Królowy Most on the Eastern Front, Tresckow took his own life on 21 July 1944.

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Germany
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Lived 1901 to 1944 · aged 43

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