July 20 Plot to assassinate Hitler

The July 20 Plot, orchestrated by Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, was a critical attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler during World War II. The plot unfolded at Hitler's military headquarters in Rastenburg, East Prussia, where Stauffenberg managed to place a bomb in a briefcase near Hitler. The explosion occurred, but Hitler survived due to a combination of factors, including the positioning of the briefcase and the presence of a heavy table that shielded him from the blast. This failed assassination attempt marked a pivotal moment in the internal resistance against the Nazi regime, highlighting the growing discontent among military leaders and civilians regarding Hitler's leadership and the direction of the war. The conspirators aimed to eliminate Hitler to negotiate a peace settlement with the Allies and restore Germany's position in Europe.