They Almost Killed Hitler: Based on the Personal Account of Fabian Von Schlabrendorff

by Gero Gaevernitz

""They Almost Killed Hitler"" is a gripping historical account of the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler by a group of German officers during World War II. The book is based on the personal account of Fabian von Schlabrendorff, one of the officers involved in the plot. The author, Gero von Gaevernitz, provides a detailed and vivid retelling of the events leading up to the assassination attempt, including the planning and execution of the operation. Readers will gain insight into the motivations and beliefs of the conspirators, as well as the political and social climate of Nazi Germany during this time.The book also delves into the aftermath of the failed attempt, including the brutal reprisals carried out by the Nazi regime against those involved in the plot. Von Schlabrendorff himself narrowly escaped execution, and his firsthand account of his experiences provides a unique and poignant perspective on this pivotal moment in history.Overall, ""They Almost Killed Hitler"" is a fascinating and well-researched account of one of the most daring and consequential acts of resistance against the Nazi regime. It is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II history, the resistance movements of the era, or the complex political and social dynamics of Nazi Germany.This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: History

168 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1946

Reviews

[Anna-Lena]

Das war richtig cool, weil der Autor ein Zeitzeuge war

[Where Is My review]

What drove the conspirators against Hitler?

It seems like a fairy tale that any offensive could have succeeded given this level of betrayal. After all: so many undertakings, so much betrayal, be it in Poland, France,...
What tremendous power must have been within this Germany that it even managed to transcend its borders...
Dr. Peter Kleist on February 14, 1959 in the weekly magazine: Das Neue Reich.

Preventing Hitler's success under all circumstances and by all means, even at the cost of a severe defeat for the Third Reich, was our most urgent task.
Fabian von Schlabrendorff: Officers Against Hitler. Europa-Verlag, Zurich, 1946 edition, p. 38.

Sefton Delmer, an employee of a secret British propaganda department, wrote in his postwar biography:

I did my best to promote, in this way, the oldest goal of our psychological warfare: to set Germans against Germans.
Sefton Delmer: The Germans and I, 1962, p. 617.

Despicable traitors

[David]

Tracked down a 1947 copy of this through some university library; the title of that book was "They Almost Killed Hitler: Based on the Personal Account of Fabian von Schlabrendorff," but it's the same thing. Fabian von S. was partially involved in various plans to kill Hitler -- including but not limited to the 7/20/44 plot/attempt. Very straightforward and brief (150 pages). Maybe worth 3.49 stars.