Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist-Schmenzin
German soldier and publisher
Born
1922
103 years ago
Died
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Served in the Wehrmacht during World War II. After the war, became involved in publishing and focused on providing a platform for literature pertaining to German history and military topics. Participated in a failed assassination attempt against Adolf Hitler in 1944, which led to his imprisonment. Following release, contributed to discussions on military ethics and historical accountability through media and publications.
Served in the Wehrmacht during World War II
Participated in the 1944 assassination attempt against Hitler
Published works on German military history
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