Werner von Haeften
German lieutenant in World War II
Born
October 9th, 1908
116 years ago
Died
1944
81 years ago — 36 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Served as a German army officer during World War II. Actively involved in the German resistance against the Nazi regime, contributed to plans to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Participated in the July 20 plot of 1944 aimed at overthrowing the government. Captured after the assassination attempt failed and executed for treason in 1944.
Participated in the July 20 plot to assassinate Hitler
Executed for treason against the Nazi regime
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