Summary 12 - Assassination attempts that were made on Hitler's life Flashcards
When did plotters, such as General Beck, first try to persuade army leaders to arrest Hitler?
In 1938
Why did some of the plotters against Hitler contact the British?
They hoped to gain assurances to a negotiated peace if Hitler was removed, however nothing was agreed.
When did Johann Elser try to assassinate Hitler?
He tried to assassinate Hitler in November 1939.
Why did John Elser try and assassinate Hitler?
He objected to the war and wanted to stop it.
How did John Elser try to assassinate Hitler?
He concealed a timed bomb to detonate in Munich Beer hall where Hitler was due to speak.
How many minutes after Hitler left the Munich Beer Hall did the Elser’s bomb detonate?
13 minutes
What happened to Elser after the assassination attempt?
He was caught and executed
Assassination attempts on Hitler were ramped up after which military defeat?
A number of assassination attempts were made after the defeat at Stalingrad.
What was Operation Flash and when did it take place?
Operation Flash was an assassination attempt that was made on Hitler’s life in March 1943.
Who was behind Operation Flash and how did they plan to assassinate Hitler.
Operation Flash was masterminded by General von Tresckow.
A bomb was placed on Hitlers plane, it was disguised as a bottle of brandy.
Why was Operation Flash unsuccessful?
The bomb that was placed on Hitler’s plane failed to go off.
What was Operation Valkyrie and when did it take place?
Operation Valkyrie was an assassination attempt that was made on Hitler’s life in July 1944.
As part of Operation Valkyrie, who successfully planted a bomb at Hitlers headquarters in East Prussia?
Claus von Stauffenberg, he was linked with the Kreisau Circle.
As part of Operation Valkyrie, what was the plan after Hitler had been killed or injured?
Plans had been made for a military coup after Hitler had been killed or wounded. A provisional government would then be created consisting of conservatives, Centre Party and the SPD. It would be led by General Beck, who would try to open peace negotiations with the Allies.
Why did Operation Valkyrie fail?
Although the bomb detonated, it only caused a minor injury to Hitler. Confusion meant that the military coup did not materialise.
