German general and member of the resistance of 20 July 1944 (1901-1944)
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.
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.
Sourced, dated quotes from Henning von Tresckow
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.
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?
The assassination must be attempted at all costs. Even if it should not succeed, an attempt to seize power in Berlin must be made.
I cannot understand how people can still call themselves Christians and not be furious adversaries of Hitler's regime.
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...
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