Hitler’s enemy Within

ADMIRAL WILHELM CANARIS

As head of the Abwehr, Admiral Wilhelm Canaris was one of the most important members of the German resistance against

Adolf Hitler.

CHIEF Of STAFF 2Nd ARMY HENNING VON TRESCKOW

A decorated WWI veteran, von Tresckow was variously described by the Gestapo as the “evil spirit” or “prime mover” behind the 20 July plot in 1944.

CARL GOERDELER

High-level German resistance also had a significant civilian component, including the politician Carl Goerdeler, who would have served as chancellor of Germany had the 20 July plot succeeded.

LIEUTENANT COLONEL CLAUS VON STAUFFENBERG

The aristocratic officer had been wounded in North Africa and turned against Hitler. He was executed for his role in the 20 July plot and Operation Valkyrie.