The Conspirators of 20th July 1944 by Roger Manvell (Illustrated)

Roger Manvell’s “The Conspirators of 20th July 1944” chronicles the daring plot by a group of German officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler and overthrow the Nazi regime. Published in 1971, the book delves into the planning, execution, and aftermath of the assassination attempt on July 20th, 1944.

Manvell sheds light on the various individuals involved in the conspiracy, a group spanning military ranks and political backgrounds. He explores their motivations, which ranged from opposition to the barbarity of the Nazi regime to disillusionment with the failing war effort.

The narrative follows the conspirators as they meticulously plan the assassination, placing a bomb near Hitler during a military briefing. Manvell then details the tense moments of the attempt itself, the bomb’s detonation, and the devastating realization of its failure.

Following the failed assassination, the book explores the brutal reprisals by the Nazi regime. Manvell recounts the manhunt for the conspirators, their capture, and the show trials orchestrated by Hitler himself. The book doesn’t shy away from the courage and resilience displayed by the conspirators in the face of certain death.

“The Conspirators of 20th July 1944” serves as a testament to the bravery of those who dared to resist Hitler’s tyranny. It offers a historical perspective on this pivotal moment in World War II, highlighting the defiance that existed within the heart of Nazi Germany.