German officer and member of the resistance. He had been told of the planned 20 July 1944 assassination attempt against Hitler, but not involved in the failed attempt himself. He was however convicted and executed for having prior knowledge.
German officer and member of the resistance. He had been told of the planned 20 July 1944 assassination attempt against Hitler, but not involved in the failed attempt himself. He was however convicted and executed for having prior knowledge.
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"Freiherr" is a rank in the nobility, literally "free lord" and somewhat akin to the British "baron", and is not his actual middle name.
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