Claus von Stauffenberg motives

Discussion in 'The Third Reich' started by CaboAlfred, Dec 17, 2024.

  1. CaboAlfred

    CaboAlfred Member

    I wonder if Claus von Stauffenberg plotted vs Hitler only because war was being lost, or did he truly oppose Nazi regime?

    If so, I cant find reliable sources about this. Im currently reading "Hitler" by Kershaw, but havent gotten to the plot part yet.
     
  2. davidbfpo

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  3. Lindele

    Lindele formerly HA96

    I think Stalingrad changed hid mind set.
    Stefan.
     
  4. CaboAlfred

    CaboAlfred Member

  5. CaboAlfred

    CaboAlfred Member

    I see in other threads you read a book in german about him. What I don't know and can't find a lot of info, is if Claus would have plotted vs Hitler notwithstanding if they were winning or losing the war. If Stalingrad was a motive, then I would believe his main motive was seeing Germany was losing the war. Was Claus outraged on how Nazis behaved vs civilians and POWs? or that is something that was not in his mind?
    I don't know, can't seem to find a lot of info.
     
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  6. ltdan

    ltdan banana counter

    What motives really drove Stauffenberg will remain his secret.
    But there are indications that it was at least partly rooted in this:
    George-Kreis - Wikipedia
     
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  7. CaboAlfred

    CaboAlfred Member

    Thanks!!!!
     
  8. Lindele

    Lindele formerly HA96

    Alfred, I think Claus also did not agree with how Paulus was treated.
    But eventually I agree with Itdan, iz will remain his secret.
    Stefan.
     
    Last edited: Dec 18, 2024
  9. Ramiles

    Ramiles Researching 9th Lancers, 24th L and SRY

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