None of the plots against Hitler ever originated from the RSD, SS-Begleitkommando or the Wehrmacht’s FBB. Hitler’s valets received regular target practice sessions with the RSD. Although the valets, cooks and bodyguards that served Hitler were the best placed to kill him, none ever attempted it. The motivation was simply not there. Hitler made sure that his servants were well looked after. When they married he sent substantial personal wedding gifts. At Christmas he was generous to both the men and to their families. On his birthday Hitler would invite all of his servants along with their
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