Operation Valkyrie

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Operation Valkyrie was a failed German plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler and overthrow the Nazi regime during World War II. Led by Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg in 1944, the conspirators aimed to use the German Reserve Army to seize power. The assassination attempt failed, resulting in brutal reprisals and executions.

Deutsches Marine Museum Wilhelmshaven – Wilhelmshaven, Germany

The museum building contains permanent exhibitions about three different eras: the navy between 1848-1914, during both world wars …

Posted March 23, 2024 (updated March 9, 2025) by Patrick

Lager Koralle – German Kriegsmarine Headquarters OKM – Lanke, Germany

In 1943 the Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine relocated to the Bernau / Lanke / Lobetal area bringing command of …

Posted March 18, 2024 (updated March 9, 2025) by Patrick

The Wolf’s lair – Wolfsschanze- Hitler’s Headquarters, Gierloz Poland

The Wolfsschanze / Wolf’s Lair was named after the self-given nickname of Adolf Hitler, Wolf. On 21 June …

Posted August 29, 2021 (updated March 30, 2025) by Patrick

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel Suicide Memorial Stone – Blaustein, Germany

On 14 October 1944, two Generals came to pick up Erwin Rommel at his home. Rommel said farewell …

Posted August 26, 2017 (updated February 22, 2025) by Pascal

The Grave of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel at Herrlingen Cemetery – Blaustein, Germany

At Herrlingen Cemetery in Blaustein, Germany, is the grave of Field Marshall Erwin Rommel, who was one of …

Posted August 10, 2017 (updated February 20, 2025) by Pascal