1 00:00:00,680 --> 00:00:01,680 Snooping 2 00:00:01,681 --> 00:00:06,481 "We are also responsible for our obedience !" Hannah Arendt 3 00:00:08,001 --> 00:00:14,521 The video tells the final seven months of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's life. 4 00:00:16,761 --> 00:00:20,641 MEN LINGEN , NEAR ULM October 14, 1944 5 00:00:29,521 --> 00:00:33,041 WARNING HALT 6 00:01:29,401 --> 00:01:32,921 I 'll take it. 7 00:01:32,921 --> 00:01:37,961 Heil Hitler. General Field Marshal waiting for us . 8 00:01:41,321 --> 00:01:43,841 - Your gowns ? - It is not necessary. 9 00:01:43,841 --> 00:01:47,681 - Will you take us to the general field marshal ? - Of course . 10 00:02:09,481 --> 00:02:11,841 - Heil Hitler. - General. 11 00:02:11,841 --> 00:02:14,441 General Field Marshal . 12 00:02:14,441 --> 00:02:17,401 Ma'am . 13 00:02:17,401 --> 00:02:22,441 - You stay well out to lunch ? - No, thank you. We are here in the service. 14 00:02:22,441 --> 00:02:27,561 May I ask you to leave us alone with General Field Marshal ? 15 00:02:27,561 --> 00:02:29,801 Come on . 16 00:02:32,761 --> 00:02:35,721 I announce if we need anything. 17 00:02:38,561 --> 00:02:42,481 Aldinger , develop Normandy documents. 18 00:02:45,881 --> 00:02:51,561 It's so well ? You are looking for an idiot blaming the West Front collapse . 19 00:02:54,001 --> 00:02:59,121 You are accused of having been involved the assassination of the Fuhrer . 20 00:03:01,521 --> 00:03:02,481 What ? 21 00:03:10,041 --> 00:03:13,241 WEEKLY NEWS 22 00:03:18,681 --> 00:03:22,721 Desert Fox , winner at El Agheila 23 00:03:22,721 --> 00:03:27,801 - hero of Tobruk and North African conquerors ... 24 00:03:27,801 --> 00:03:33,081 ... Field Marshal Rommel ; inspecting the Atlantic Wall . 25 00:03:33,081 --> 00:03:39,521 From North Cape to the Pyrenees ranges the world's largest fortification . 26 00:03:39,521 --> 00:03:45,521 Numerous military divisions ; with hundreds of thousands of experienced soldiers , 27 00:03:45,521 --> 00:03:48,801 - now available at the westerly line of defense , 28 00:03:48,801 --> 00:03:53,401 - to fight back enemy anticipated invasion. 29 00:03:54,321 --> 00:03:59,561 Here are the soldiers who stand ready to defend the freedom of Europe and culture. 30 00:03:59,561 --> 00:04:03,281 They are equipped with the most modern weapons . 31 00:04:03,281 --> 00:04:07,001 And here is their very combat experienced leaders. 32 00:04:07,001 --> 00:04:11,681 With peace and military assertiveness he awaits the big fight . 33 00:04:11,681 --> 00:04:15,121 With Rommel in the Western Front , Germany can sleep safely . 34 00:04:15,121 --> 00:04:20,121 Thank you. Great. Stay there , we will up and shooting close-ups . 35 00:04:20,121 --> 00:04:24,841 Do what you want , as long as you delay invasion by a week. 36 00:04:24,841 --> 00:04:28,321 - Fuehrer's adjutant is here. - Thank you, Aldinger . 37 00:04:28,321 --> 00:04:34,521 I need your support. High German officers that the Russians captured - 38 00:04:34,521 --> 00:04:39,801 - Have sent letters to officers and urged them to stop the war. 39 00:04:39,801 --> 00:04:42,801 They're dictated by Stalin himself . 40 00:04:42,801 --> 00:04:47,601 Unfortunately not. There is clear evidence that the letters are not forged. 41 00:04:47,601 --> 00:04:52,521 - Do you also have one? - No. And then I ripped it . 42 00:04:52,521 --> 00:04:56,921 Now that the war escalates , Fuhrer must know with certainty - 43 00:04:56,921 --> 00:05:01,881 - That there is a one-off and that the field marshal is loyal . 44 00:05:01,881 --> 00:05:05,561 - The Führer knows I am loyal . - Hostile flight ! 45 00:05:05,561 --> 00:05:08,401 Give me , Aldinger . 46 00:05:09,281 --> 00:05:13,761 They have not seen us yet. - Daniel , try to reach the forest. 47 00:05:15,321 --> 00:05:19,721 - They face . They 've found us ! - Maybe you should sit down . 48 00:05:19,721 --> 00:05:23,761 Gasa . Faster. - Where do you see the problems we have here. 49 00:05:23,761 --> 00:05:28,161 Not a German plane in sight. The allies chasing us like hares. 50 00:05:37,841 --> 00:05:39,841 Stop! 51 00:05:39,841 --> 00:05:43,441 In here. Fort . - This Way . In there . 52 00:05:43,441 --> 00:05:45,881 Do not, you still can not hit . 53 00:05:46,921 --> 00:05:51,041 In there . Quick! 54 00:05:51,041 --> 00:05:53,481 Shit ! 55 00:05:57,961 --> 00:06:00,001 Survived all ? 56 00:06:06,201 --> 00:06:09,841 " On all soldiers and officers' behalf " - 57 00:06:09,841 --> 00:06:16,121 - " We declare our allegiance to the Führer and National Socialism. " 58 00:06:16,121 --> 00:06:20,921 "Therefore , we promise to do all we can for every soldier " - 59 00:06:20,921 --> 00:06:26,561 - " To fight even more intense of National Socialism 's future. " 60 00:06:26,561 --> 00:06:30,361 " Berchtesgarden , March 15, 1944 ". 61 00:06:43,961 --> 00:06:48,881 My adjutant was very impressed of his visit to the Atlantic Wall . 62 00:06:48,881 --> 00:06:52,201 I look forward to your progress . 63 00:06:52,201 --> 00:06:56,001 This was two weeks ago off Plymouth . 64 00:06:56,001 --> 00:06:59,321 The enemy appears prepare a landing . 65 00:06:59,321 --> 00:07:04,481 They also gather force English Channel. At least 50 divisions. 66 00:07:04,481 --> 00:07:08,601 - They will then in a few weeks . - About they come. 67 00:07:08,601 --> 00:07:11,401 They have practiced this before . 68 00:07:11,401 --> 00:07:16,121 It 's obvious that the Allies must come west. 69 00:07:16,121 --> 00:07:19,801 I 'm really looking forward their departure . 70 00:07:26,241 --> 00:07:29,761 What do you think? Where will they try ? 71 00:07:29,761 --> 00:07:35,041 They are probably trying here , in Calais. Or in Normandy. 72 00:07:35,041 --> 00:07:40,521 The two peninsulas offer excellent opportunities for bridgeheads . 73 00:07:40,521 --> 00:07:43,481 How the enemy will act? 74 00:07:43,481 --> 00:07:46,361 First they bombarded our positions. 75 00:07:46,361 --> 00:07:53,041 Then attack boats and armored landing vehicles - 76 00:07:53,041 --> 00:07:59,961 - Under the cover of artillery and bombers . Airborne troops placed behind the front. 77 00:07:59,961 --> 00:08:02,641 What is your counter-move ? 78 00:08:02,641 --> 00:08:08,201 The enemy will be killed at the landing . The beach is the battle line . 79 00:08:08,201 --> 00:08:14,801 Empty talk , Mr. Rommel . How defends to an over 2,000 km of coastline ? 80 00:08:14,801 --> 00:08:16,841 We miss forces. 81 00:08:16,841 --> 00:08:23,441 We place all armored divisions to the coast. I 'll show you. 82 00:08:24,481 --> 00:08:29,401 Within three months , it looks like this everywhere on the Atlantic Wall . 83 00:08:29,401 --> 00:08:32,841 Barriers hinder for landing boats. 84 00:08:32,841 --> 00:08:36,841 Artillery shells them directly at the landing . 85 00:08:36,841 --> 00:08:42,241 And we have no artillery in place, taking armor units over . 86 00:08:42,241 --> 00:08:48,801 If the enemy breaks through at one point on fältmarskalkens defense line 87 00:08:48,801 --> 00:08:51,361 - Empire is defenseless . 88 00:08:51,361 --> 00:08:57,881 When the Allies marching to Berlin. Our tanks can only follow. 89 00:08:57,881 --> 00:09:04,121 Our tanks kill all enemies who disembarked in 48 hours. 90 00:09:04,121 --> 00:09:10,121 Before the tanks get there , it has enemy plane bombed them apart . 91 00:09:11,281 --> 00:09:17,121 Mein Führer ... I ask you to give me command of armored forces . 92 00:09:17,121 --> 00:09:20,681 Only then can we prevent enemy invasion. 93 00:09:21,721 --> 00:09:25,801 Then we put everything on one card . Without strategic reserves . 94 00:09:25,801 --> 00:09:29,121 As commander in chief in the West I allow it . 95 00:09:29,121 --> 00:09:33,841 But for three years, have you allowed Atlantic Wall to be inadequate. 96 00:09:33,841 --> 00:09:38,881 While Rommel short time has done exemplary work . 97 00:09:38,881 --> 00:09:42,921 An invasion must be strictly avoided. For one thing is certain : 98 00:09:42,921 --> 00:09:47,721 If the landing fails, do not they try again . 99 00:09:47,721 --> 00:09:51,801 Then we can redirect forces where we need them - in the East. 100 00:09:51,801 --> 00:09:54,441 All 45 divisions. 101 00:09:57,041 --> 00:10:01,481 war output depends on you and your soldiers. 102 00:10:01,481 --> 00:10:05,081 And even Reich and the fate of the nation . 103 00:10:05,081 --> 00:10:10,121 - Do you realize that, Field Marshal ? - Yes, my Führer . 104 00:10:10,121 --> 00:10:15,681 Can you at least wait at Manfred ? He will be disappointed. 105 00:10:15,681 --> 00:10:21,241 Tell him . We have very little time before the enemy is coming, and much to do. 106 00:10:21,241 --> 00:10:23,641 - You can do it . - I must. 107 00:10:23,641 --> 00:10:27,241 Fuhrer expects I save the kingdom . 108 00:10:27,241 --> 00:10:29,761 How nice that he trusts you again . 109 00:10:29,761 --> 00:10:33,401 FRANCE April 15, 1944 110 00:10:40,681 --> 00:10:43,721 Rommel HEADQUARTERS 111 00:10:43,721 --> 00:10:47,761 There you are . We were expecting you earlier , General. 112 00:10:47,761 --> 00:10:51,081 We were chased by enemy aircraft . 113 00:10:51,081 --> 00:10:57,201 Their superiority in the air is our largest problems . My adjutant , Captain Aldinger . 114 00:10:57,201 --> 00:11:01,481 Take the general's baggage . - You will get to meet my staff , Speidel . 115 00:11:01,481 --> 00:11:06,761 - How's the cheese ? - The Russian offensive can not be stopped. 116 00:11:06,761 --> 00:11:09,481 Führer's orders are catastrophic . 117 00:11:09,481 --> 00:11:13,601 They give unnecessary coincident , and prevents the front moved. 118 00:11:13,601 --> 00:11:18,081 - Move the front? - For Reich boundaries, if possible. 119 00:11:18,081 --> 00:11:22,441 Then do not negotiate the enemy with us. Would you like to be humiliated ? 120 00:11:22,441 --> 00:11:25,761 - No. - We will prevent the invasion. 121 00:11:25,761 --> 00:11:29,961 Only then may the Führer a strong bargaining position . 122 00:11:31,841 --> 00:11:37,601 Gentlemen, our new Chief of Staff , General Speidel . 123 00:11:37,601 --> 00:11:39,521 Nice . 124 00:11:39,521 --> 00:11:44,041 Countess La Rochefoucauld , Castle owner's nephew . 125 00:11:44,041 --> 00:11:47,681 - Bonjour. - Comtesse , bonjour . 126 00:11:47,681 --> 00:11:51,481 She speaks excellent German. She interprets for us. 127 00:11:52,521 --> 00:11:56,281 - Er famous ancestor , the author ? - Yes. 128 00:11:56,281 --> 00:11:59,241 " La jeunesse est une Ivresse continuelle . " < / i > 129 00:11:59,241 --> 00:12:01,801 "C'est la fièvre de la raison . " 130 00:12:01,801 --> 00:12:05,601 - It was well he ? - Yes. 131 00:12:06,961 --> 00:12:14,241 Youth is a continual intoxication. The reason is fever. 132 00:12:15,281 --> 00:12:20,721 Who did you mean , Speidel ? There's just a youth here , Countess. 133 00:12:21,881 --> 00:12:26,841 - It happened just like that. - The Countess knows what is proper . 134 00:12:26,841 --> 00:12:30,241 - Are you sure? - Are not you ? 135 00:12:31,001 --> 00:12:35,281 - Messieurs , good evening . - Bonsoir . 136 00:12:39,881 --> 00:12:44,561 It easily becomes a villain . Not true Speidel ? 137 00:12:46,881 --> 00:12:52,641 Here at Calvados Coast we still have a gap of 40 kilometers. 138 00:12:52,641 --> 00:12:56,881 If the tanks will not it looks dark. 139 00:12:56,881 --> 00:13:02,401 The Führer has promised to curb units will . You get your tanks. 140 00:13:03,441 --> 00:13:07,761 We must move obstacles ahead , Marcks . 141 00:13:07,761 --> 00:13:11,561 The Allies practice landing at low tide now. 142 00:13:11,561 --> 00:13:16,001 So it looks . But we 'll give them long way to the beach. 143 00:13:16,001 --> 00:13:20,881 How ? I can not tire out the men with pick and shovel . 144 00:13:20,881 --> 00:13:24,081 I have rested soldiers. 145 00:13:24,081 --> 00:13:29,601 That's the problem . Your men are too rested after three years of beach vacations. 146 00:13:29,601 --> 00:13:34,841 See the doctor Speidel . He was on the eastern front , but he laments ? 147 00:13:34,841 --> 00:13:38,441 I lost my leg on the eastern front. 148 00:13:38,441 --> 00:13:41,641 And with all due respect , I tell you : 149 00:13:41,641 --> 00:13:46,201 Your plan requires a minimum of one year. Anyone who says otherwise ... 150 00:13:46,201 --> 00:13:50,961 - ... Hide the truth or does not know. - What do you imagine ? 151 00:13:50,961 --> 00:13:56,121 The Führer has given me orders to prevent the Allied landing . 152 00:13:56,121 --> 00:14:00,161 And a slacker like you should not hinder me. 153 00:14:00,161 --> 00:14:03,001 Now make sure to get the job done. 154 00:14:04,801 --> 00:14:06,961 Yes. 155 00:14:11,041 --> 00:14:16,561 Maybe it was a little rough , but otherwise nothing happens here , believe me. 156 00:14:16,561 --> 00:14:19,241 Wait, Marcks . 157 00:14:19,841 --> 00:14:26,241 - He knows Marcks is absolutely right. - Your men have been frequent . Sorry. 158 00:14:27,801 --> 00:14:30,361 PARIS April 25, 1944 159 00:14:44,001 --> 00:14:46,961 German military ADMINISTRATION 160 00:14:50,441 --> 00:14:52,881 It has happened to some here , Hans. 161 00:14:52,881 --> 00:15:00,121 Paris Jews was sent to the East, but traffic continues ... 162 00:15:01,561 --> 00:15:06,521 And SS chasing even Jewish children , that residents are hiding . 163 00:15:09,321 --> 00:15:12,561 The local SS last idea. 164 00:15:12,561 --> 00:15:18,161 Resistance bomb stations and then exploded even wagons are doors . 165 00:15:18,161 --> 00:15:23,001 Some Jews fled. To prevent there transported the now bare. 166 00:15:27,561 --> 00:15:29,921 Come on . 167 00:15:37,241 --> 00:15:41,561 Colonel Hofacker , Count Stauffenberg's cousin. 168 00:15:43,481 --> 00:15:45,321 - General. - Nice to meet you . 169 00:15:45,321 --> 00:15:50,601 Berlin would finally act. Therefore, they asked me to trust myself to you . 170 00:15:50,601 --> 00:15:54,401 - It's about Rommel . - Rommel ? 171 00:15:54,401 --> 00:15:58,601 Can he convince to participate in kupplanerna ? 172 00:15:59,921 --> 00:16:05,161 He will do anything to succeed in the West. He wants to prevent the invasion. 173 00:16:05,161 --> 00:16:09,601 Convince him. Is Rommel with , we get the support of the front. 174 00:16:09,601 --> 00:16:14,041 And of the people. Do not forget he is our most popular general . 175 00:16:17,521 --> 00:16:23,041 A major step : from Fuhrer minion the figurehead of the coup. 176 00:16:23,041 --> 00:16:26,521 - But the only thing possible . - I must see him. 177 00:16:26,521 --> 00:16:31,481 Preferably without the Gestapo know . Can you arrange that? 178 00:16:36,761 --> 00:16:40,481 Rommel HEADQUARTERS April 28, 1944 179 00:17:01,681 --> 00:17:06,921 - Guderian decides on the tanks . - Not Führer ? 180 00:17:06,921 --> 00:17:13,761 Führer asked me to inspect them and submit recommendation. What do you think ? 181 00:17:13,761 --> 00:17:18,721 It should be the second Panzer division , Geyr . Yet is this . 182 00:17:20,481 --> 00:17:26,481 The enemy disembark quickly airborne divisions with anti-tank guns . 183 00:17:26,481 --> 00:17:32,921 That's why the tanks no avail the coast, with the enemy in the back. 184 00:17:32,921 --> 00:17:39,121 The enemy does your tanks to reach coast and can build their beachhead . 185 00:17:45,081 --> 00:17:49,761 How do you protect our tanks from their sjöartilleri ? 186 00:17:49,761 --> 00:17:52,361 We bury them. 187 00:17:53,801 --> 00:17:56,521 - Bury them? - Yes. 188 00:17:56,521 --> 00:18:03,561 Is not their strength in combination of armor , firepower and mobility? 189 00:18:04,401 --> 00:18:10,721 During the campaign against France was traveling s spökdivision not fast enough. 190 00:18:11,921 --> 00:18:15,881 Führer has expressly approved my plans. 191 00:18:15,881 --> 00:18:18,161 He has not decided yet. 192 00:18:18,161 --> 00:18:23,041 Until then reads armored divisions under the Commander in the West. 193 00:18:25,041 --> 00:18:27,721 Then we can end this now. 194 00:18:36,281 --> 00:18:41,001 It did not go well in Africa. Now he wants to be something here. 195 00:18:41,001 --> 00:18:43,401 Get him to see reason . 196 00:18:43,401 --> 00:18:49,601 He can not prevent an attack with infantry hiding behind tanks. 197 00:18:49,601 --> 00:18:53,161 - Field Marshal knows what he's doing. - Really? 198 00:18:53,161 --> 00:18:58,281 Actually , he has never been more than a viable division commander . 199 00:19:12,441 --> 00:19:17,161 So it is with the Führer. The last who meets him is always right. 200 00:19:17,161 --> 00:19:19,721 Let's go a round , Speidel . 201 00:19:21,561 --> 00:19:25,921 Rundstedt is old and tired. He gave up a long time ago . 202 00:19:25,921 --> 00:19:29,161 And Guderian has been a yes men . 203 00:19:30,201 --> 00:19:32,801 Take the consequences. 204 00:19:33,961 --> 00:19:37,521 - Take matters into your own hands. - What do you mean? 205 00:19:40,961 --> 00:19:45,481 Request to be commander in chief in the West. Give Hitler an ultimatum . 206 00:19:45,481 --> 00:19:50,481 - He needs you. You are well-liked. - Should I threaten Führer ? 207 00:19:50,481 --> 00:19:55,801 - If you want to prevent the invasion. - So, you achieve nothing with the Führer. 208 00:19:55,801 --> 00:20:00,161 Less you , recognize the people and the Fuhrer that the war can not be won . 209 00:20:00,161 --> 00:20:05,761 Quiet, Speidel . I want you here as chief of staff a while. 210 00:20:07,721 --> 00:20:12,201 - What liberally to let them stay here. - Thoughtless , you mean ? 211 00:20:12,201 --> 00:20:16,601 The French aristocracy fear the Bolsheviks more than we do. 212 00:20:16,601 --> 00:20:20,681 Count worship the Fuhrer . That kid man is his son. 213 00:20:22,361 --> 00:20:25,121 As old as our Manfred. 214 00:20:25,121 --> 00:20:28,241 Our son is air defense aide in Ulm. 215 00:20:28,241 --> 00:20:32,121 Recently , he wanted to join the Waffen- SS. 216 00:20:32,121 --> 00:20:35,561 I forbade him to do so. 217 00:20:35,561 --> 00:20:39,121 Now you may ask , but ... 218 00:20:39,121 --> 00:20:43,721 You know, I 've heard terrible stories . 219 00:20:43,721 --> 00:20:50,041 If the mass executions . and massacres of Jews in the occupied territories . 220 00:20:50,041 --> 00:20:54,401 You were on the eastern front . Can you confirm this? 221 00:20:54,401 --> 00:20:58,961 It also takes place in France. They yet deporting Jews. 222 00:20:58,961 --> 00:21:03,681 SS searching through for hidden Jewish children . 223 00:21:04,721 --> 00:21:08,241 - How do you know? - In Paris, army management , there ... 224 00:21:08,241 --> 00:21:10,681 ... those who do not find themselves in it . 225 00:21:12,521 --> 00:21:17,921 So yeah ... You have to get used to the lightning and thunder to be a soldier . 226 00:21:17,921 --> 00:21:22,041 Our Manfred cried too when he was photographed . 227 00:21:22,041 --> 00:21:28,841 Stülpnagel . Speidel cheated well not here me to calm screaming babies? 228 00:21:28,841 --> 00:21:30,561 A MANSION NEAR PARIS 14 MAJ 1944 229 00:21:30,561 --> 00:21:36,521 In case of extreme emergency must forcing Hitler to yield. 230 00:21:36,521 --> 00:21:41,161 - What do you mean by "force" ? - To arrest him . 231 00:21:41,161 --> 00:21:46,761 And bring him to justice for the crimes he has committed in the name of the people . 232 00:21:46,761 --> 00:21:50,681 Mr von Stülpnagel , what you are proposing is a military coup. 233 00:21:50,681 --> 00:21:55,481 Do you think you can find a single general ready for that? 234 00:21:55,481 --> 00:22:00,481 A group of prominent men at our disposal . 235 00:22:00,481 --> 00:22:03,921 There have been coup plans even earlier. 236 00:22:03,921 --> 00:22:08,001 Some yielded their to liberate Germany from Hitler. 237 00:22:08,001 --> 00:22:10,361 Daring to their lives ? 238 00:22:11,961 --> 00:22:16,161 - An attack , then? - Not if it can be avoided . 239 00:22:19,641 --> 00:22:22,241 Know all about it? 240 00:22:22,241 --> 00:22:26,281 - Only in Berlin , the details . - It is high treason. 241 00:22:26,281 --> 00:22:29,281 Hitler betray long Germany. 242 00:22:29,281 --> 00:22:35,401 Closes we are not at peace with the Allies Now , the Russians take Berlin in the autumn. 243 00:22:36,441 --> 00:22:40,041 Although you have sworn an oath . Do not forget it . 244 00:22:50,841 --> 00:22:53,761 Now he runs to the Führer . 245 00:23:19,601 --> 00:23:23,241 How long have you known these plans ? 246 00:23:23,241 --> 00:23:25,721 A while. 247 00:23:25,721 --> 00:23:29,681 You know what is required of me the obedient soldier. 248 00:23:30,721 --> 00:23:33,361 Do what you must do. 249 00:23:38,841 --> 00:23:41,441 Damn it . 250 00:23:46,401 --> 00:23:49,481 Give it here . It can be mended . 251 00:23:56,201 --> 00:24:00,321 FRANCE , THE CHANNEL COAST 20 MAJ 1944 252 00:24:37,001 --> 00:24:38,961 Now . 253 00:24:52,001 --> 00:24:56,961 Watch out ! They come, they come ! Here we go ! It begins! 254 00:25:10,001 --> 00:25:11,881 Miss. Damn, then. 255 00:25:15,321 --> 00:25:18,401 Speidel , dammit . What is happening? 256 00:25:18,401 --> 00:25:21,201 Have Englishmen landed ? 257 00:25:21,201 --> 00:25:26,841 - A British raid averted near Calais . - On the Channel coast ? 258 00:25:26,841 --> 00:25:31,561 A British military officers were arrested. He was handed over to the Gestapo. 259 00:25:31,561 --> 00:25:35,161 - In Paris ? - You can be the chain of command. 260 00:25:53,481 --> 00:25:57,201 SS HEADQUARTERS IN PARIS 21 MAJ 1944 261 00:26:03,401 --> 00:26:06,801 His squad would blow up coastal battery. 262 00:26:06,801 --> 00:26:10,801 Good, Lieutenant General . We'll take him. 263 00:26:10,801 --> 00:26:13,881 - What ? - Rommel want to meet him. 264 00:26:13,881 --> 00:26:19,761 You can command the order. he to be executed as soon as he talked . 265 00:26:20,721 --> 00:26:24,761 - He certainly has not spoken yet. - Within 12 hours , you know ... 266 00:26:24,761 --> 00:26:30,601 - ... Where and when the invasion occurs. - Certainly. But we have our methods. 267 00:26:31,921 --> 00:26:35,641 You tell enough for me if your methods sometime. 268 00:26:35,641 --> 00:26:38,481 Feel it . - Take him away . 269 00:26:56,561 --> 00:26:58,361 Watch out . 270 00:27:02,161 --> 00:27:07,281 - Here is the British lieutenant . - Take off his handcuffs . 271 00:27:13,481 --> 00:27:17,601 How is my old friend Montgomery? - Translate . 272 00:27:17,601 --> 00:27:22,041 - He understands you. - How the Brits want war now? 273 00:27:22,041 --> 00:27:27,361 - And what was there in Africa? - Tjafs . Compared to what awaits . 274 00:27:28,321 --> 00:27:31,361 Have a seat . 275 00:27:38,881 --> 00:27:41,881 Well , Lieutenant ... 276 00:27:44,401 --> 00:27:48,001 Actually , we have the same enemy . 277 00:27:48,001 --> 00:27:50,401 And he 's in Russia. 278 00:27:51,401 --> 00:27:56,001 - Why do we fight not side by side? - It would be hard . 279 00:27:56,001 --> 00:28:01,201 We Brits think that certain things you Germans do, is disgusting. 280 00:28:01,201 --> 00:28:05,121 - What do you mean? - The way you treat Jews . 281 00:28:05,121 --> 00:28:10,361 It's politics. We are soldiers. We have nothing to do with politics . 282 00:28:11,401 --> 00:28:15,921 That your Führer exterminate an entire people , is it just politics? 283 00:28:22,521 --> 00:28:26,961 - It could change. - It's too late , Field Marshal . 284 00:28:46,361 --> 00:28:49,801 - Countess . - What will happen to him ? 285 00:28:49,801 --> 00:28:53,441 He's way in war camps for British prisoners. 286 00:28:53,441 --> 00:28:56,641 And command the order, then? 287 00:28:56,641 --> 00:29:00,601 - What do you know about it? - You hear a lot. 288 00:29:00,601 --> 00:29:04,601 - I'll make sure nothing happens to him . - But can you do it? 289 00:29:04,601 --> 00:29:10,841 - Yes , I'm the commander in chief . - There are many in France. 290 00:29:10,841 --> 00:29:13,521 And then there's the SS. 291 00:29:17,161 --> 00:29:20,321 Countess . Wait a minute. 292 00:29:34,121 --> 00:29:40,521 Excuse me ... but can you get hold of those here in Paris? 293 00:29:40,521 --> 00:29:44,801 - For my wife's birthday. - You have good taste. 294 00:29:45,841 --> 00:29:49,601 S uncle hope that we can beat back the enemy. 295 00:29:49,601 --> 00:29:51,761 What do you hope ? 296 00:29:53,601 --> 00:29:57,241 - Who are you ? - We are lost , whatever. 297 00:30:02,001 --> 00:30:06,241 Given our fortifications, morale of the troops - 298 00:30:06,241 --> 00:30:10,361 - Our new armament and the weapons we have been given - 299 00:30:10,361 --> 00:30:14,361 - We look forward to coming times with great calm . 300 00:30:14,361 --> 00:30:16,321 And ... 301 00:30:17,361 --> 00:30:21,681 ... do not worry about how it should go. It's fine . 302 00:30:21,681 --> 00:30:26,601 And I do not that the British are returning for a second time . 303 00:30:28,281 --> 00:30:31,881 - Was it good? - Excellent . Very convincing. 304 00:30:31,881 --> 00:30:34,841 Good . 305 00:30:34,841 --> 00:30:39,721 I heard that a British soldier was captured in Calais. 306 00:30:39,721 --> 00:30:45,481 - Do you believe that the invasion happens there ? - The place where you least expect it . 307 00:30:45,481 --> 00:30:47,721 Then they learn to come to me . 308 00:30:47,721 --> 00:30:53,761 They go to church on Sunday , will set sail on Monday and will be here on Tuesday. 309 00:30:53,761 --> 00:30:57,881 - Why do you think that? - My birthday is on Tuesday. 310 00:30:57,881 --> 00:31:01,041 - My wife too. - There you are . 311 00:31:01,041 --> 00:31:04,841 From the high command , Colonel General Jodl . 312 00:31:10,241 --> 00:31:13,041 - Hell . - Bad news ? 313 00:31:24,401 --> 00:31:30,521 Führer gives me three armored divisions . The rest I ask later. 314 00:31:30,521 --> 00:31:36,601 Should I send a written request when the enemy lands ? 315 00:31:36,601 --> 00:31:38,801 I have to meet Hitler. 316 00:31:38,801 --> 00:31:43,601 He gets misinformation of the bad guys around him. 317 00:31:43,601 --> 00:31:47,801 - Do you really believe that? - You and your friends do not believe it . 318 00:31:47,801 --> 00:31:52,561 But what do you expect ? That I passively watching the chaos ? 319 00:31:52,561 --> 00:31:58,361 I do not remember as commander who led his soldiers to slaughter. 320 00:31:58,361 --> 00:32:02,641 - There are other options . - I do not believe in them. 321 00:32:03,521 --> 00:32:08,961 Put me through to the Führer's headquarters. The Fuehrer 's adjutant . I can not wait. 322 00:32:11,681 --> 00:32:16,161 Do you like shoes? A birthday present for my wife. 323 00:32:16,161 --> 00:32:19,041 Very elegant . She'll be happy enough. 324 00:32:19,041 --> 00:32:23,801 It will be storm and very cloudy until 10 June. 325 00:32:23,801 --> 00:32:26,441 So you can safely go . 326 00:32:28,081 --> 00:32:32,081 - A good trip. - Keep track of everything here. 327 00:32:32,081 --> 00:32:35,921 - Monsieur , le comte . - Pour votre épouse . < / I > 328 00:32:36,481 --> 00:32:40,641 - To your wife a happy birthday. - Oh, merci . 329 00:32:40,641 --> 00:32:44,401 - Au revoir . - Au revoir . 330 00:32:50,801 --> 00:32:56,961 One thing is certain . invasion set enemy facing a crushing down ... 331 00:33:08,201 --> 00:33:11,041 There you are , Manfred. 332 00:33:12,521 --> 00:33:15,961 - Good day , Father. - Good day , my son. 333 00:33:15,961 --> 00:33:19,561 - You look good in uniform. - Can I still take it ? 334 00:33:19,561 --> 00:33:24,401 He must be back tonight . He got permission , but did not . 335 00:33:25,961 --> 00:33:31,681 Very good . I'm proud of you. Go to your room, we'll see you later. 336 00:33:35,121 --> 00:33:39,001 He is sorry that you were against he joined the Waffen- SS. 337 00:33:39,001 --> 00:33:41,841 I have not changed my mind . 338 00:33:43,881 --> 00:33:46,281 I'm glad you could come. 339 00:33:46,281 --> 00:33:49,601 I'm going to the Führer . Problems in France. 340 00:33:49,601 --> 00:33:52,761 Put yourself . You seem a little irritable. 341 00:33:58,241 --> 00:34:04,361 Lu, do you remember where as Strölin recently told ? 342 00:34:05,041 --> 00:34:09,521 - That the gas kill Jews in the East? - Please stop . 343 00:34:09,521 --> 00:34:13,441 Strölin a Nazi and Lord Mayor of Stuttgart. 344 00:34:13,441 --> 00:34:17,841 Although he has sent Jews to the East. Why does he say so ? 345 00:34:17,841 --> 00:34:21,841 It happens even in France, before my eyes . 346 00:34:24,281 --> 00:34:27,201 I thought there were isolated cases. 347 00:34:29,121 --> 00:34:32,161 But those at the top are not decent . 348 00:34:33,201 --> 00:34:35,961 What do you mean by "those at the top" ? 349 00:34:41,721 --> 00:34:45,881 You know where we live , what was here before. 350 00:34:45,881 --> 00:34:48,361 Yes. 351 00:34:48,361 --> 00:34:53,841 - A jew boarding school. - Then we should move. 352 00:34:54,881 --> 00:34:56,521 Do not believe that. 353 00:34:57,761 --> 00:35:02,561 We are not preventing him from speaking in radio , he gets to the masses . 354 00:35:02,561 --> 00:35:05,841 We must be as eloquent as Hitler. 355 00:35:05,841 --> 00:35:10,641 Are we not, it does not help with an attack . 356 00:35:13,521 --> 00:35:17,241 - Yes, Colonel ? - A radio monitors ... 357 00:35:17,241 --> 00:35:20,161 perceived ... the end of the message. 358 00:35:20,161 --> 00:35:26,041 Colonel General von Salmuth has set the whole army on alert in Calais. 359 00:35:26,041 --> 00:35:28,721 Should I alert the seventh in Normandy ? 360 00:35:28,721 --> 00:35:32,481 Call Rundstedts staff . Let them decide. 361 00:35:36,801 --> 00:35:39,561 So here we go ... 362 00:35:39,561 --> 00:35:42,641 It's probably just the usual hysteria . 363 00:35:42,641 --> 00:35:46,721 NORMANDY 6 JUNI 1944 , 01:00 364 00:35:47,921 --> 00:35:50,841 There they are. I knew it. 365 00:35:52,721 --> 00:35:56,321 Notify Rommel's staff it starts now. 366 00:36:11,201 --> 00:36:15,441 - What is the situation in Calais ? - The country set there too. 367 00:36:15,441 --> 00:36:21,241 With cargo glider . The two prisoners there will be more land subsidence . 368 00:36:21,241 --> 00:36:24,401 We can send 21 to Normandy. 369 00:36:26,721 --> 00:36:32,241 Commander of the 21st unresponsive. He is in Paris with his chief of staff. 370 00:36:32,241 --> 00:36:35,721 - What ? - General Speidel . Phone . 371 00:36:38,121 --> 00:36:40,321 Yes ? 372 00:36:41,361 --> 00:36:46,521 Roger that. Very good . Thank you. And happy birthday , sir. 373 00:36:47,561 --> 00:36:52,081 It was Marcks . The British are attacking with straw dolls. 374 00:36:53,121 --> 00:36:57,521 But he thinks he can handle it on their own. 375 00:36:59,641 --> 00:37:04,401 - What do we do now ? - Yes, what? We go to bed. 376 00:37:06,601 --> 00:37:12,241 Normandy, 06:00 377 00:37:12,241 --> 00:37:17,201 ONLY ON THE LIGHT OF WINDOW AND DOORS ARE CLOSED 378 00:37:17,201 --> 00:37:21,281 E ARMY Karens PICKET 379 00:37:35,001 --> 00:37:39,801 British sjöartilleri . Churchill happy birthday . 380 00:37:46,281 --> 00:37:50,561 OMAHA BEACH NORMANDY , 06:30 381 00:38:13,081 --> 00:38:17,321 Rommel HOME In MEN LINGEN , 09:00 382 00:38:27,121 --> 00:38:31,921 Armed Forces ordered me to deliver these flowers to your wife. 383 00:38:31,921 --> 00:38:35,441 With heartfelt congratulations from Führer . 384 00:38:45,161 --> 00:38:49,321 Take good care of them , Karolina . They are from the Führer. 385 00:38:53,401 --> 00:38:57,441 Commander Loistl , Army Group B. 386 00:38:57,441 --> 00:39:00,441 Sure . Just a moment . 387 00:39:07,121 --> 00:39:10,721 You have a telephone, Field Marshal . 388 00:39:10,721 --> 00:39:13,961 It must be Fuhrer headquarters. 389 00:39:19,441 --> 00:39:23,561 Yes ? Speidel ? What gives? 390 00:39:23,561 --> 00:39:27,881 Have they landed ? Where? How does our counterattack ? 391 00:39:28,921 --> 00:39:33,961 Let division attack directly . Do not wait for reinforcements. Seizures. 392 00:39:49,001 --> 00:39:52,681 - I'm sorry. - It can not be helped. 393 00:39:52,681 --> 00:39:56,481 - Now, in all cases the waiting over . - Yes. 394 00:39:58,761 --> 00:40:02,081 Take care, Lu . Take care. 395 00:40:29,081 --> 00:40:31,601 They do not fit , Karolina . 396 00:40:32,201 --> 00:40:35,721 Rommel HEADQUARTERS , 22:30 397 00:40:46,041 --> 00:40:49,561 We are the General Staff of the bunker. 398 00:40:49,561 --> 00:40:52,601 I hope it looks better now. 399 00:40:52,601 --> 00:40:58,041 The enemy has already landed 150,000 heavily armed soldiers. 400 00:40:58,041 --> 00:41:03,761 They control 130 square kilometers. British 6th Airborne Division - 401 00:41:03,761 --> 00:41:07,041 - Have taken the bridge over the Orne . 402 00:41:07,041 --> 00:41:13,361 They also crushed our artillery Merville , albeit with heavy losses . 403 00:41:13,361 --> 00:41:18,121 - Is that all? - The information is scarce. 404 00:41:18,121 --> 00:41:21,001 Radio traffic disturbed by the enemy. 405 00:41:21,001 --> 00:41:26,121 The French have sabotaged telephone lines and roads maintenance . 406 00:41:26,121 --> 00:41:30,081 We must expect a second major offensive . 407 00:41:30,081 --> 00:41:33,281 They have darkened the coast at Dover. 408 00:41:33,281 --> 00:41:38,201 Say it out loud , Speidel . You have failed . 409 00:41:43,961 --> 00:41:49,041 Fuhrer HEADQUARTERS In MARGIVAL , 17 JUNI 1944 410 00:42:00,681 --> 00:42:04,041 Field Marshal Erna von Rundstedt and Rommel . 411 00:42:11,001 --> 00:42:14,441 Thanks for coming . Go ahead and sit down. 412 00:42:18,881 --> 00:42:25,681 I must say I am speechless over your local masters failures. 413 00:42:25,681 --> 00:42:29,441 The armed forces were taken by surprise with his pants down . 414 00:42:29,441 --> 00:42:32,921 That says a lot about the condition of your soldiers . 415 00:42:32,921 --> 00:42:36,241 That's the enemy propaganda. 416 00:42:36,241 --> 00:42:40,401 Call it what you want. But the landing was not hindered . 417 00:42:40,401 --> 00:42:45,761 - What you assured would happen. - The forces fighting sacrificing. 418 00:42:45,761 --> 00:42:52,001 That we could not prevent the invasion is anti-aircraft and naval wrong. 419 00:42:52,001 --> 00:42:56,481 The Army has made ??a superhuman effort in an unequal battle. 420 00:42:56,481 --> 00:43:01,401 But the enemy's superiority in the air and that their fleet had to work undisturbed 421 00:43:01,401 --> 00:43:05,761 - Made it impossible to fight the enemy as planned. 422 00:43:07,081 --> 00:43:14,081 It is unfortunate that no ... for over - command knew the situation at the front. 423 00:43:14,081 --> 00:43:18,121 Instead believed in the enemy's propaganda. 424 00:43:18,121 --> 00:43:23,961 It is crucial to maintain Cherbourg . If not, take the enemy Normandy 425 00:43:23,961 --> 00:43:27,001 - And maybe all of France. 426 00:43:30,681 --> 00:43:37,681 We must choose between keeping ... Cherbourg ... and to prevent the enemy . 427 00:43:37,681 --> 00:43:40,401 We can not do both. 428 00:43:40,401 --> 00:43:43,761 Do you have the same opinion , von Rundstedt ? 429 00:43:43,761 --> 00:43:48,201 We must give up the rigid system by Peninsula 430 00:43:48,201 --> 00:43:53,641 - And embark on an orderly retreat to the port and fortress . 431 00:43:53,641 --> 00:43:58,121 And at Caen, in front of Orne, we should avoid ... 432 00:43:58,121 --> 00:44:03,761 We will not know anything! It applies to stand up, hold on and die! 433 00:44:03,761 --> 00:44:08,241 Designate a particular skilled commander Cherbourg . 434 00:44:08,241 --> 00:44:14,721 Show field groomsmen how devastating our retaliation is the enemy. 435 00:44:18,121 --> 00:44:24,441 Since yesterday , we have continually fired V1 missiles against London. 436 00:44:24,441 --> 00:44:27,681 All bar one ton of explosives . 437 00:44:27,681 --> 00:44:30,641 We have received many great hits . 438 00:44:30,641 --> 00:44:36,481 According to our agents can handle civil population not much more, and ... 439 00:44:36,481 --> 00:44:40,481 A hostile bomb dressing approaching our airspace . 440 00:44:43,041 --> 00:44:47,001 My Führer , we should probably go to the shelter. 441 00:45:03,561 --> 00:45:08,361 And now ? We need to tell that the situation is hopeless. 442 00:45:08,361 --> 00:45:12,401 - He only listens to you. - You are the commander in chief in the West. 443 00:45:12,401 --> 00:45:17,761 My power is just enough to move my guards from left to right. 444 00:45:36,841 --> 00:45:41,561 My Führer , you know I am your faithful servant. 445 00:45:41,561 --> 00:45:44,961 - Can I ? - Have a seat . 446 00:45:58,041 --> 00:46:00,041 Do not you think ... 447 00:46:01,081 --> 00:46:05,001 ... it's time to consider other options? 448 00:46:10,441 --> 00:46:14,241 - What do you mean? - To negotiate . 449 00:46:19,321 --> 00:46:22,361 No longer want to negotiate with me. 450 00:46:22,361 --> 00:46:26,161 The enemy thinks obliterate Germany. 451 00:46:26,161 --> 00:46:31,801 Now we only have each individual fanatical resistance. 452 00:46:32,841 --> 00:46:35,201 Are you prepared for that? 453 00:46:37,201 --> 00:46:39,961 Are you prepared for it, Rommel ? 454 00:46:41,561 --> 00:46:42,841 Yes. 455 00:46:54,961 --> 00:46:59,881 " Where knowledge and ability ends and intuition takes over " - 456 00:46:59,881 --> 00:47:04,601 - " In the sensory perception ability and inspiration " - 457 00:47:04,601 --> 00:47:09,401 - "Are general's leadership. It possesses Rommel . " 458 00:47:09,401 --> 00:47:12,281 You certainly amuses you . 459 00:47:13,601 --> 00:47:16,961 - General Field Marshal . - Good criticism? 460 00:47:16,961 --> 00:47:19,201 Here you are. 461 00:47:23,481 --> 00:47:26,601 Fuehrer wants to keep Cherbourg . 462 00:47:26,601 --> 00:47:29,321 And stand west of the Orne . 463 00:47:29,321 --> 00:47:33,081 Begin the necessary preparations , Speidel . 464 00:47:33,081 --> 00:47:37,201 Can General Marcks do a diversion ? 465 00:47:37,201 --> 00:47:41,321 General Marcks killed in a hostile air attack . 466 00:47:44,841 --> 00:47:48,601 Do you want today's total loss figures? 467 00:47:50,041 --> 00:47:52,641 No, it is not necessary. 468 00:47:53,281 --> 00:47:55,801 Gentlemen . 469 00:48:08,721 --> 00:48:12,641 GERMAN POSITION NEAR CAEN 20 JUNI 1944 470 00:48:19,561 --> 00:48:24,521 Once you have taken the height , you protect road to Bayeux. Best of luck. 471 00:48:24,521 --> 00:48:26,961 Thank you, Field Marshal . 472 00:48:29,841 --> 00:48:35,361 - Let the Brits have a fiery ! - Yes, Field Marshal ! 473 00:48:35,361 --> 00:48:37,361 Good . 474 00:48:40,481 --> 00:48:44,161 - Good luck. - Thank you, Field Marshal . 475 00:49:16,961 --> 00:49:22,601 - Back , Daniel. We must return. - It is madness . We must here . 476 00:49:23,401 --> 00:49:25,361 Oh well ... 477 00:49:26,921 --> 00:49:31,161 Well, Daniel. Run. 478 00:50:06,561 --> 00:50:10,641 Who's there? Come forward . Hello? 479 00:50:12,001 --> 00:50:14,121 Bonsoir . < / i > 480 00:50:14,121 --> 00:50:17,961 Sorry. It was not supposed to scare you. 481 00:50:17,961 --> 00:50:22,921 - What are the Countess this? - I often come here . It's beautiful. 482 00:50:22,921 --> 00:50:28,081 Our soldiers may think you are partisan, or British agent . 483 00:50:28,081 --> 00:50:32,521 - Maybe I am. - Then I might look up. 484 00:50:32,521 --> 00:50:37,441 - I would be a great trophy for the British. - Yes. Desert Fox . 485 00:50:38,201 --> 00:50:44,441 Long time no see . Now I am only he who could not stop the invasion . 486 00:50:44,441 --> 00:50:49,121 - I'm sorry you do it? - I am a soldier. Do not forget it . 487 00:50:52,321 --> 00:50:57,281 I 'll tell the men that you are walking around up here. 488 00:51:01,441 --> 00:51:04,041 Dear Lu . I'm fine . 489 00:51:04,041 --> 00:51:09,121 I must not lose heart . Although much hope has been dashed . 490 00:51:09,121 --> 00:51:11,081 Yes ? 491 00:51:14,001 --> 00:51:18,481 The Russians have broken through Army Group Mitte. 492 00:51:18,481 --> 00:51:23,281 Seven German divisions have surrendered. The front is in dissolution . 493 00:51:30,681 --> 00:51:33,321 It's probably out of the east. 494 00:51:33,321 --> 00:51:35,921 Yes. 495 00:51:35,921 --> 00:51:39,161 It will be nice when next week is over. 496 00:51:43,601 --> 00:51:46,841 There was one more thing. 497 00:51:56,801 --> 00:52:01,961 - Where is it? - Småstaden Oradour , near Limoges . 498 00:52:01,961 --> 00:52:06,241 a SS- Panzer division leveled it to the ground. 499 00:52:06,241 --> 00:52:11,081 All residents were killed ... which 450 women and children. 500 00:52:11,081 --> 00:52:16,241 - Revenge of the abducted SS officer . - How do you know this? 501 00:52:16,241 --> 00:52:21,121 Army management . Stülpnagel have already protested. 502 00:52:21,121 --> 00:52:26,841 Hitler has banned the responsible officer successor to justice. 503 00:52:28,401 --> 00:52:30,321 Really? 504 00:52:40,401 --> 00:52:42,641 Good night. 505 00:52:50,121 --> 00:52:52,281 Good night. 506 00:53:00,001 --> 00:53:05,761 Poor bastards . Mom said I should thank God that I ended up with you. 507 00:53:05,761 --> 00:53:09,721 - Why? - With you , nothing can happen to me. 508 00:53:47,601 --> 00:53:52,041 The new quartermaster , Colonel Finckh , has come now. 509 00:53:52,041 --> 00:53:56,561 - He wants to present itself . - Good, I will soon. 510 00:53:56,561 --> 00:53:59,801 - Field Marshal ... - What is it? 511 00:54:01,321 --> 00:54:07,961 Führer want you to do a dissipative attacks against Americans in Cherbourg . 512 00:54:07,961 --> 00:54:11,721 He wants to 7th Army, advancing on the west flank. 513 00:54:11,721 --> 00:54:18,201 Explain that we are only able to keep our defense line in western Normandy. 514 00:54:18,201 --> 00:54:21,401 The front is inappropriate for an attack. 515 00:54:27,201 --> 00:54:30,441 Today telephoned General Marcks brother. 516 00:54:30,441 --> 00:54:34,841 He wanted to know exactly to the minute when the general died . 517 00:54:34,841 --> 00:54:36,361 Why ? 518 00:54:36,361 --> 00:54:41,521 At 11 o'clock that day fell general's photo down from the wall of his brother. 519 00:54:41,521 --> 00:54:45,321 - And ? - General met ten forty-five . 520 00:54:45,321 --> 00:54:50,001 - Exactly 11 , he died . Unbelievable, huh ? - Do you believe in miracles ? 521 00:54:50,001 --> 00:54:54,681 It just makes Hitler. LEASTWAYS what the course of the war . 522 00:54:54,681 --> 00:55:00,641 "Do not say bridgehead , but the last part of France as the enemy occupying. " 523 00:55:02,241 --> 00:55:05,641 Cherbourg fall within three days. 524 00:55:05,641 --> 00:55:10,481 Within four weeks of the enemy breaks through and storms to the Reich frontier . 525 00:55:10,481 --> 00:55:15,761 We can only pray that the Allies is faster than the Russians. 526 00:55:17,681 --> 00:55:23,441 - You are not alone in thinking so . - I think everyone here agrees . 527 00:55:24,481 --> 00:55:27,561 Not true, Dr. Speidel ? 528 00:55:28,521 --> 00:55:35,361 Hitler is furious. He can not draw conclusions or make decisions. 529 00:55:35,361 --> 00:55:40,521 Just saying : "To the last man ," gives nothing , except a disaster. 530 00:55:41,321 --> 00:55:45,561 The idea of ??an attack on Cherbourg is pure idiocy . 531 00:55:48,721 --> 00:55:53,441 You 're the only ELIGIBLE Germany . To end the war . 532 00:55:53,441 --> 00:55:58,041 - There are others who are for war. - Then it is they who must be shot . 533 00:55:58,041 --> 00:56:00,881 If it is not possible otherwise . 534 00:56:00,881 --> 00:56:05,281 Good God, Speidel . You 're a true warrior . 535 00:56:06,201 --> 00:56:08,721 Battle of Cherbourg , 536 00:56:08,721 --> 00:56:13,321 - the enemy has devastated large parts of the city ... 537 00:56:13,321 --> 00:56:19,521 On the odd factories and bases fluttering banner of resistance yet . 538 00:56:19,521 --> 00:56:27,121 yet waged hot , bloody battles on city streets. 539 00:56:27,761 --> 00:56:32,001 Rommel HEADQUARTERS 25 JUNI 1944 540 00:56:33,361 --> 00:56:37,561 From General von Schlieben : " The final battle of Cherbourg . " 541 00:56:37,561 --> 00:56:41,721 " We attacked with tanks. Where is fly in aid? " 542 00:56:42,761 --> 00:56:48,561 " Flight Over The aid can not penetrate hostile roadblocks . " 543 00:56:48,561 --> 00:56:54,241 " The Fuhrer's orders , you shall fight to the last bullet . May God be with you. " 544 00:56:54,241 --> 00:56:59,921 Fuhrer's orders were to the last man . Should you really undermine it? 545 00:56:59,921 --> 00:57:05,761 - Male or bullet, what is the difference? - Kula means surrender, not dead. 546 00:57:07,881 --> 00:57:11,681 I hope that the general interpretation of the just like that. 547 00:57:22,201 --> 00:57:27,841 Armed Forces in Cherbourg entered in the German hero story , 548 00:57:27,841 --> 00:57:30,601 - and made ??himself immortal . 549 00:57:30,601 --> 00:57:33,801 In large bunkers , there were men , 550 00:57:33,801 --> 00:57:38,321 - which had been bricked in , and defended through portholes . 551 00:57:38,321 --> 00:57:43,961 They did run out of their last bullets and then blew themselves up in the air. 552 00:57:43,961 --> 00:57:49,481 If a nation at war five years , 553 00:57:49,481 --> 00:57:52,761 - can perform such acts ... 554 00:57:57,081 --> 00:58:01,161 - Are you sure? He travels to Germany? - Yes. 555 00:58:01,161 --> 00:58:04,081 He was directed to Obersalzberg . 556 00:58:04,081 --> 00:58:08,601 How can you be so well informed , Duchess ? 557 00:58:08,601 --> 00:58:11,721 I take care of my job. Did you shoot yours. 558 00:58:11,721 --> 00:58:14,721 Do you really want me to do this ? 559 00:58:19,281 --> 00:58:21,241 Thank you. 560 00:58:43,881 --> 00:58:49,641 You do realize headquarters seeking a scapegoat for Cherbourg case? 561 00:58:49,641 --> 00:58:54,561 - You or me. - I declare that the war should end . 562 00:58:54,561 --> 00:58:58,961 - The whole world is clearly against us. - What would you have me do? 563 00:58:58,961 --> 00:59:03,401 - That you do not remain silent . Stay with me. - You are right . 564 00:59:03,401 --> 00:59:05,921 We sacrifice both of us. 565 00:59:15,161 --> 00:59:18,561 He will give way again . Just wait . 566 00:59:19,041 --> 00:59:22,401 Obersalzberg 29 JUNI 1944 567 00:59:28,441 --> 00:59:31,761 It's six o'clock . They let us wait. 568 00:59:38,281 --> 00:59:44,281 Are you here von Kluge ? How nice that you recovered you so quickly after the accident. 569 00:59:44,281 --> 00:59:48,961 Thank you. Führer asked me to assess the situation in the East. 570 00:59:50,841 --> 00:59:55,481 Excuse me, but my plane to Berlin waiting. 571 00:59:57,601 --> 01:00:00,241 Attention on deck . Look ahead . 572 01:00:13,521 --> 01:00:16,161 Make your statement . 573 01:00:28,401 --> 01:00:33,161 My Führer , I'm here as commander of Army Group B. 574 01:00:34,201 --> 01:00:37,361 It's probably the last chance I have - 575 01:00:37,361 --> 01:00:43,321 - To describe the situation on the western front for those of you who are responsible for the people. 576 01:00:43,321 --> 01:00:49,441 - I'll start with the political situation . - You manifest your only in military affairs. 577 01:00:49,441 --> 01:00:54,001 My responsibility towards Germany forcing me into it . 578 01:00:54,001 --> 01:00:58,481 I did not ask for your personal opinion about world politics. 579 01:00:58,481 --> 01:01:02,401 Please adhere solely to the purely military . 580 01:01:02,401 --> 01:01:07,241 You know how disappointed I am that you did not manage - 581 01:01:07,241 --> 01:01:13,401 - To attack the Cotentin Peninsula . Cherbourg had not had to fall. 582 01:01:13,401 --> 01:01:18,321 The side with the best maintenance roads always win battles . 583 01:01:18,321 --> 01:01:23,001 Montgomery maintenance pathways was more vulnerable than yours. 584 01:01:23,001 --> 01:01:29,121 But the advantage you lost because you were so hesitant . 585 01:01:29,121 --> 01:01:33,441 Now we have to lock the British in Caen, implement a counterattack - 586 01:01:33,441 --> 01:01:36,801 - And let the enemy bleed to death in Normandy. 587 01:01:38,121 --> 01:01:42,721 National Secretary , you get the generals' reports . 588 01:01:42,721 --> 01:01:49,721 Question Hauser or Dietrich . They know how hopeless the situation is. 589 01:01:53,321 --> 01:01:59,281 Mein Führer , I can not go from here without having talked about Germany with you. 590 01:01:59,281 --> 01:02:01,761 Can we talk privately ? 591 01:02:03,361 --> 01:02:06,201 It's probably best that you leave the room. 592 01:02:41,001 --> 01:02:43,961 Should we stay at your house in Mr Lingen ? 593 01:02:43,961 --> 01:02:48,081 ... where we are . And we do not give after an inch without a fight. 594 01:02:48,081 --> 01:02:51,761 And if we do that , we turn back now! 595 01:02:51,761 --> 01:02:55,201 We are so happy we know since yesterday 596 01:02:55,201 --> 01:02:59,361 - that our Colonel-General Rommel ... 597 01:03:12,641 --> 01:03:18,641 General Field Marshal ? Should we stay at your home in Mr Lingen ? 598 01:03:36,041 --> 01:03:38,321 I see you again? 599 01:03:54,001 --> 01:03:56,521 Take care of your mother, Manfred. 600 01:04:10,561 --> 01:04:13,561 Rommel HEADQUARTERS 30 JUNI 1944 601 01:04:24,241 --> 01:04:27,321 - Well, Speidel ? - The front remains. 602 01:04:27,321 --> 01:04:29,121 For a while , yes. 603 01:04:35,881 --> 01:04:38,721 I am under no illusions, Speidel . 604 01:04:39,761 --> 01:04:43,721 - Next time it will be me. - Rundstedt , then? 605 01:04:46,721 --> 01:04:49,001 Just as weak as ever. 606 01:04:49,001 --> 01:04:53,041 He'll follow orders , regardless of how they are corked . 607 01:04:53,041 --> 01:04:57,881 - All the facts are clear . - Hitler did not care. He doubt ... 608 01:04:57,881 --> 01:05:02,481 ... the enemy's superiority in the air and devastating sjöartilleri - 609 01:05:02,481 --> 01:05:05,401 - As well as our maintenance problems . 610 01:05:05,401 --> 01:05:09,361 He does not believe us , but we should believe him. 611 01:05:09,361 --> 01:05:12,241 I simply say : " V -1". 612 01:05:13,361 --> 01:05:16,281 Field Marshal ... 613 01:05:16,281 --> 01:05:21,641 Leave your command . It will take effect in the people. 614 01:05:21,641 --> 01:05:27,001 - You're still our most popular soldier. - Those at the top do not allow it . 615 01:05:29,161 --> 01:05:34,681 They expect probably that I 'll die a heroic death ... at the front. 616 01:05:36,881 --> 01:05:39,481 But I can help a little . 617 01:05:41,921 --> 01:05:44,721 My family is prepared for it. 618 01:05:52,481 --> 01:05:59,481 You must take care of him. He is soldier dog. He will never be more civil . 619 01:06:01,041 --> 01:06:03,361 It is certainly the . 620 01:06:07,961 --> 01:06:10,281 Rommel . Yes ? 621 01:06:16,201 --> 01:06:20,481 I see. Thank you for informing me . 622 01:06:20,481 --> 01:06:24,121 Rundstedt receive the Knight's Cross and leave office . 623 01:06:24,121 --> 01:06:26,321 And you? 624 01:06:28,161 --> 01:06:31,201 - I remain. - As Rundstedts substitute? 625 01:06:31,201 --> 01:06:36,281 No, Field Marshal Kluge becomes the new commander in chief in the West. 626 01:06:36,281 --> 01:06:38,921 Right on ! 627 01:06:38,921 --> 01:06:42,161 Rommel HEADQUARTERS 3 JULI 1944 628 01:06:43,761 --> 01:06:47,801 - How are you, Speidel ? - Good . And you? 629 01:06:47,801 --> 01:06:53,761 The British attack with great force. It takes great manpower to hold out . 630 01:06:53,761 --> 01:06:59,361 We need them in Saint -Lô, to prevent Americans breakthrough. 631 01:06:59,361 --> 01:07:02,961 We abandon neither Caen or bridgehead . 632 01:07:02,961 --> 01:07:07,681 We do not give an inch without a fight. Führer's orders are clear. 633 01:07:07,681 --> 01:07:12,721 Fuhrer not aware mode . The order to hold out is devastating. 634 01:07:12,721 --> 01:07:17,041 From now , you are getting , and everyone else, get used to execute orders. 635 01:07:17,041 --> 01:07:23,121 - What do you mean? - You tend to ignore your superiors ... 636 01:07:23,121 --> 01:07:26,001 ... and run to the Führer instead. 637 01:07:29,361 --> 01:07:35,041 Gentlemen, leave me alone with Field Marshal awhile. 638 01:07:45,961 --> 01:07:49,081 You have apparently forgotten I am Field Marshal . 639 01:07:49,081 --> 01:07:53,361 I want reports from all masters on the front. 640 01:07:53,361 --> 01:08:00,081 And statistics on the enemy naval range artillery and ammunition. 641 01:08:00,081 --> 01:08:06,681 Go to the front! Then you can see for yourself the hostile sjöartilleriets force. 642 01:08:07,841 --> 01:08:12,321 It is noticeable you most have led a division . 643 01:08:16,801 --> 01:08:20,241 And you have not fought against the British. 644 01:08:20,241 --> 01:08:23,881 Heavy weapons , armor and artillery stationed - 645 01:08:23,881 --> 01:08:28,081 - Beyond the hostile sjöartilleriets range. 646 01:08:28,081 --> 01:08:34,321 Artillery at Cagny and Émiéville . And behind those tanks. 647 01:08:34,321 --> 01:08:37,961 To keep the enemy occupied. 648 01:08:37,961 --> 01:08:42,161 - How long ? - In the best case , three weeks. 649 01:08:42,161 --> 01:08:45,761 Until they break through. So we have three weeks. 650 01:08:45,761 --> 01:08:49,881 - For what? - To find other solutions. 651 01:09:07,521 --> 01:09:10,721 - Field Marshal . - What ? I'm dead tired . 652 01:09:10,721 --> 01:09:15,081 Do you remember Colonel von Hofacker ? In Stülpnagels staff . 653 01:09:15,081 --> 01:09:19,521 - He wants to talk to you. Tomorrow . - About what? 654 01:09:19,521 --> 01:09:23,641 I am here on my cousin's behalf; Count von Stauffenberg . 655 01:09:23,641 --> 01:09:28,161 You might know that he now manage the reserve army ? 656 01:09:28,161 --> 01:09:31,961 Yes. Has he recovered from their injuries ? 657 01:09:31,961 --> 01:09:35,041 As much as possible , yes. 658 01:09:43,601 --> 01:09:47,161 He wants your assessment the war situation in the West. 659 01:09:47,161 --> 01:09:50,641 It should also reserve army know. 660 01:09:54,641 --> 01:09:56,521 How long ? 661 01:09:58,481 --> 01:10:02,441 Three weeks. Max six . Unless miracles happen . 662 01:10:02,441 --> 01:10:05,761 Do you think that the war is lost? 663 01:10:05,761 --> 01:10:09,321 What you really want me ? 664 01:10:09,321 --> 01:10:12,881 - Will you stand to Germany's favor? - I do. 665 01:10:12,881 --> 01:10:16,961 Another Germany. With another government. 666 01:10:26,681 --> 01:10:28,761 Put your hands . 667 01:10:31,801 --> 01:10:35,881 - Halt! Stay there . - Put your hands up ! Do not move . 668 01:10:41,921 --> 01:10:43,961 WEEKLY NEWS 669 01:10:49,481 --> 01:10:51,921 Tanks advancing . 670 01:10:55,201 --> 01:11:00,241 on Normandy's fertile lands harvests death terrible loss. 671 01:11:00,241 --> 01:11:04,881 The German pansarammunitionen penetrates through the hardest steel . < / i > 672 01:11:06,601 --> 01:11:11,041 around Caen and Bayeux rages a heavy battle. 673 01:11:11,041 --> 01:11:14,641 The decisive battle for Europe has begun ... 674 01:11:14,641 --> 01:11:17,761 General Field Marshal Rommel ! 675 01:11:22,081 --> 01:11:25,281 I have read your progress . 676 01:11:26,321 --> 01:11:29,801 - And ? - I apologize . 677 01:11:29,801 --> 01:11:34,801 I tell the Fuhrer I look as seriously as you state . 678 01:11:34,801 --> 01:11:41,241 The Americans soon break through. In some areas , all men dead. 679 01:11:41,241 --> 01:11:46,561 - Just tell me is no longer enough . - What do you suggest? 680 01:11:46,561 --> 01:11:51,641 The Fuhrer would negotiate peace . Otherwise , we open the front. 681 01:11:51,641 --> 01:11:56,281 - Would you give Hitler an ultimatum ? - Call it what you want. 682 01:11:56,281 --> 01:12:01,001 I give him one last chance . If he does not , I act . 683 01:12:01,001 --> 01:12:05,241 - Can I count on you ? - Do you not hope . 684 01:12:05,241 --> 01:12:10,761 - Hitler allow themselves to be impressed . - We still have an obligation to act. 685 01:12:10,761 --> 01:12:15,641 Do you accept that my chief of staff writing this to Hitler? 686 01:12:19,841 --> 01:12:24,241 First, we consult with the commanders , especially SS Generals . 687 01:12:24,241 --> 01:12:29,641 - Without them you can not . - I will send them my intentions . 688 01:12:42,881 --> 01:12:48,441 - Does he or does he not ? - What ? 689 01:12:48,441 --> 01:12:52,241 That one is planning a coup d'etat in Berlin. 690 01:12:53,481 --> 01:12:57,121 - How do you know? - General Speidel said. 691 01:12:57,121 --> 01:13:03,041 He insinuated that for me. Although your name was mentioned then. 692 01:13:05,641 --> 01:13:07,481 I know nothing . 693 01:13:07,481 --> 01:13:12,921 Position the front worsens by the day . 97,000 man has been killed ... 694 01:13:12,921 --> 01:13:17,361 Although troop material losses are unusually high - 695 01:13:17,361 --> 01:13:20,201 - And have only partially replaced . 696 01:13:20,201 --> 01:13:23,681 ... of which 2,360 officers. 697 01:13:23,681 --> 01:13:27,641 That means , on average, 2500 to 3000 to ... 698 01:13:27,641 --> 01:13:29,641 A total of about 10 000 men. 699 01:13:29,641 --> 01:13:34,041 As the fighting has shown , will the hostile stake - 700 01:13:34,041 --> 01:13:38,041 - That part of crush even the bravest of troops - 701 01:13:38,041 --> 01:13:42,081 - Leading to loss of people , weapons and ... 702 01:13:43,121 --> 01:13:44,721 We have problems . 703 01:13:46,321 --> 01:13:50,401 - Heil Hitler, Obersturmbannführer ! - Heil Hitler. 704 01:13:52,121 --> 01:13:55,241 - Heil Hitler ! - What do I owe the honor ? 705 01:13:55,241 --> 01:13:59,521 - A French saboteur is hiding here. - In my headquarters ? 706 01:13:59,521 --> 01:14:02,521 Countess . Count nephews. 707 01:14:03,681 --> 01:14:07,281 Count's family has my protection . Who maintains it? 708 01:14:07,281 --> 01:14:12,721 We grabbed a British agent yesterday. He has unequivocally pointed to her. 709 01:14:12,721 --> 01:14:16,921 - You must be kidding. - I understand that news shocks you. 710 01:14:18,041 --> 01:14:21,001 But you should be grateful. 711 01:14:21,001 --> 01:14:23,881 They had planned to assassinate you. 712 01:14:24,921 --> 01:14:28,521 Stand species Fuhrer . This teaches interest you. 713 01:14:49,401 --> 01:14:52,721 I guess it does not the army group's radio. 714 01:14:54,241 --> 01:14:58,361 - SS has gripped the people of the village. - The Countess ? 715 01:14:58,361 --> 01:15:00,201 No. 716 01:15:01,801 --> 01:15:04,641 Where did we ? 717 01:15:04,641 --> 01:15:08,521 " The troops are fighting heroically all over. " 718 01:15:08,521 --> 01:15:14,521 ... but still approaching the uneven battle ... an end. 719 01:15:15,561 --> 01:15:22,641 According to me it is necessary ... to draw political conclusions from the situation . 720 01:15:22,641 --> 01:15:27,521 "According to me it is necessary to draw political conclusions from the situation . " 721 01:15:27,521 --> 01:15:31,481 - Should you send it? - You are right . It's too risky . 722 01:15:31,481 --> 01:15:33,961 I talk to him. 723 01:15:33,961 --> 01:15:36,801 We want to have peace negotiations. 724 01:15:36,801 --> 01:15:43,001 " Politics " is a loaded word for Hitler. He believes that Providence rescues him . 725 01:15:43,001 --> 01:15:48,281 - Delete the word "political" . - Good . I'm sending it to Kluge today. 726 01:15:49,961 --> 01:15:52,801 - Field Marshal ... - What is it now, when ? 727 01:15:54,321 --> 01:15:57,161 How much told von Hofacker ? 728 01:15:57,161 --> 01:16:01,041 - What do you mean? - Initiate he s in the plans ? 729 01:16:01,041 --> 01:16:05,961 He asked if I could think of a new state and military power. Plans ? 730 01:16:05,961 --> 01:16:11,121 I do not know . Only a small circle know how the coup designed. 731 01:16:11,121 --> 01:16:15,681 If you prosecute Hitler , I'm with . But I support no attacks. 732 01:16:15,681 --> 01:16:19,121 There I have not changed my mind , General. 733 01:16:19,121 --> 01:16:21,841 PARIS 16 JULI 1944 734 01:16:36,401 --> 01:16:40,481 He knows nothing about the attack . Hofacker said nothing about it. 735 01:16:40,481 --> 01:16:43,441 He believes that we should prosecute Hitler. 736 01:16:43,441 --> 01:16:48,881 Hofacker said Rommel stood available to the peace negotiations. 737 01:16:50,841 --> 01:16:54,401 For peace negotiations. Not for an attack . 738 01:16:54,401 --> 01:16:57,561 He must realize that it will be violent . 739 01:16:57,561 --> 01:17:01,201 " Fierce " does not murder. 740 01:17:01,201 --> 01:17:03,521 Gentlemen ... 741 01:17:06,001 --> 01:17:11,721 We may not be made ??for it, but it must be done . With or without Rommel . 742 01:17:11,721 --> 01:17:16,041 - Hitler faced with an ultimatum . - What ? ! 743 01:17:18,041 --> 01:17:24,361 Does he not agree to peace negotiations , opens Rommel and Kluge front. 744 01:17:24,361 --> 01:17:29,481 When Hitler may ultimatum depositing he Rommel . Or worse. 745 01:17:29,481 --> 01:17:33,521 - We risk Valkyrias success. - " Valkyrie " ? 746 01:17:35,161 --> 01:17:42,001 Stauffenberg's people have a plan, if national emergency imposed. 747 01:17:43,041 --> 01:17:47,041 Reserve Army takes over power the Interior. 748 01:17:47,041 --> 01:17:51,201 the condition is an attempt on Hitler. 749 01:17:52,441 --> 01:17:57,441 As plotters appears not as authors ? 750 01:17:57,441 --> 01:18:02,281 No. It will appear as a coup of party members and SS. 751 01:18:02,281 --> 01:18:06,921 The plan enables all departments, though they are not involved. 752 01:18:06,921 --> 01:18:13,521 They act according to the emergency plan Hitler himself has blessed . 753 01:18:13,521 --> 01:18:17,281 We just need a reason to enable it. 754 01:18:17,281 --> 01:18:20,201 - Ingenious . - The front is the only uncertain. 755 01:18:20,201 --> 01:18:26,881 Just because we contacted Rommel . The soldiers respect him enormously. 756 01:18:26,881 --> 01:18:30,961 - Should he just be propaganda ? - Rommel factor . 757 01:18:30,961 --> 01:18:36,161 - Goebbels made ??him a folk hero. - That we use now. 758 01:18:36,161 --> 01:18:41,001 Now you have a unique opportunity to make people a really great service. 759 01:18:41,001 --> 01:18:44,121 It is marshal certainly aware . 760 01:18:48,961 --> 01:18:51,441 Yes ? 761 01:18:51,441 --> 01:18:55,241 - General Field Marshal . - Good morning. Something new ? 762 01:18:55,241 --> 01:18:59,001 according Aldinger go ye to Dietrich today. 763 01:18:59,001 --> 01:19:03,401 - Yes, to the front in Caen. - Should you discuss your plans? 764 01:19:03,401 --> 01:19:05,241 Of course . 765 01:19:05,241 --> 01:19:09,321 He is an inveterate National Socialist . He tells SS. 766 01:19:09,321 --> 01:19:13,041 I know who he is, but we have no choice. 767 01:19:13,041 --> 01:19:16,881 - Otherwise, the Waffen -SS war. - Why not ... 768 01:19:16,881 --> 01:19:22,441 - ... Tell Himmler and Goebbels ? - Dietrich is experienced . He understands . 769 01:19:25,321 --> 01:19:31,001 Greve Schwerin armor division is prepared to disarm the SS. 770 01:19:32,241 --> 01:19:37,121 - Determines I still here? ! - Of course . 771 01:19:38,161 --> 01:19:41,961 The enemy is still in the West, do not forget it . 772 01:19:46,201 --> 01:19:50,601 NORMANDY , THE ROAD TO livarot 17 JULI 1944 773 01:20:05,601 --> 01:20:09,441 - Did you see the people? What was it? - Respect ? 774 01:20:09,441 --> 01:20:12,681 No, fear. They do not know what to expect. 775 01:20:12,681 --> 01:20:16,281 - What do you think? - That we become a British colony. 776 01:20:16,281 --> 01:20:21,241 - And not a part of Stalin's Bolshevism. - Enemy Plan! Eight. 777 01:20:21,241 --> 01:20:22,721 Give it here . 778 01:20:28,721 --> 01:20:32,921 Do you see the way there? Attempts to reach the forest. Quick! 779 01:20:32,921 --> 01:20:35,521 Hurry up! Accelerate ! 780 01:21:08,321 --> 01:21:10,761 Field Marshal ! 781 01:21:17,321 --> 01:21:19,161 Field Marshal . 782 01:21:22,041 --> 01:21:25,241 Help me! Hurry up! 783 01:21:26,561 --> 01:21:29,001 Hurry up! Come on . 784 01:21:41,681 --> 01:21:44,961 PARIS Kluges HEADQUARTERS 785 01:21:47,121 --> 01:21:49,481 Blumentritt . 786 01:21:49,481 --> 01:21:52,601 Just a moment . - Field Marshal ? 787 01:21:52,601 --> 01:21:55,801 - Yes ? - General Speidel . 788 01:21:59,961 --> 01:22:02,161 Yes, Kluge here. 789 01:22:06,961 --> 01:22:09,081 Yes. Roger that. 790 01:22:09,081 --> 01:22:12,561 No, I tell the high command . 791 01:22:12,561 --> 01:22:14,801 Blumentritt . 792 01:22:19,561 --> 01:22:23,441 Rommel is badly wounded. They do not know if he survives . 793 01:22:23,441 --> 01:22:28,041 - It was taken only it! - Call up the command. 794 01:22:28,041 --> 01:22:35,241 What happened to Rommel's letter ? Have we sent it to the Führer than ? 795 01:22:35,241 --> 01:22:39,241 - No, you wanted to add it . - Well, yes ... 796 01:22:39,241 --> 01:22:41,721 Archive it for so long. 797 01:22:47,401 --> 01:22:52,281 He has a skull fracture . it is a miracle that he survived the night . 798 01:22:53,321 --> 01:22:58,521 The Führer has given me the command here , until Rommel has recovered . 799 01:22:59,401 --> 01:23:05,001 - Can I count on your support, Speidel ? - Of course . 800 01:23:05,001 --> 01:23:09,281 I set up my fighter place here in the castle. 801 01:23:09,281 --> 01:23:12,121 When I reach the front faster. 802 01:23:12,121 --> 01:23:16,161 - Blumentritt replace me in Paris. - Of course . 803 01:23:16,161 --> 01:23:18,841 That's all for now. 804 01:23:22,121 --> 01:23:28,001 Yeah, right ... Since this morning , attacking our enemy positions in Caen. 805 01:23:34,281 --> 01:23:40,801 The bombing was the 16th anti-aircraft and 272 text Infantry Division - 806 01:23:40,801 --> 01:23:44,121 - Which was along the front , totally obliterated . 807 01:23:46,641 --> 01:23:50,321 - Keeps the front stalls ? - So far . 808 01:23:52,401 --> 01:23:54,921 What about Daniel? 809 01:23:56,441 --> 01:23:58,681 He's dead. 810 01:23:58,681 --> 01:24:02,241 He did not . He died in the night. 811 01:24:05,601 --> 01:24:09,081 - You have received a telegram from the Führer. - Well ... 812 01:24:10,641 --> 01:24:16,441 "My best wishes for a speedy recovery . " 813 01:24:16,441 --> 01:24:20,121 - Signed by Adolf Hitler. - That's it? 814 01:24:20,121 --> 01:24:22,441 Yes, Field Marshal . 815 01:24:23,961 --> 01:24:31,201 Stauffenberg is still set to it . He flies to headquarters tomorrow. 816 01:24:31,201 --> 01:24:36,761 Kluge has moved th Panzer division to the front. 817 01:24:36,761 --> 01:24:41,921 - Now we can no longer stop the SS. - We hope to Kluge . 818 01:24:41,921 --> 01:24:46,161 How's ultimatum ? Have high command responded ? 819 01:24:46,161 --> 01:24:51,281 - It no longer refers to the ultimatum . - Has not been sent yet? 820 01:24:53,041 --> 01:24:58,641 Kluge has been informed long . He has met with the conspirators . 821 01:24:58,641 --> 01:25:04,321 I do not think he is ready to peace negotiations with the Allies. 822 01:25:04,321 --> 01:25:08,681 - There will be no negotiations , General. - Why not ? 823 01:25:08,681 --> 01:25:16,161 The Allies accept a surrender Only if we give up even in the East. 824 01:25:17,761 --> 01:25:19,201 What does that mean? 825 01:25:19,201 --> 01:25:25,081 The fact that we show the world that we dare revolt against these criminals . 826 01:25:36,561 --> 01:25:39,401 General! 827 01:25:39,401 --> 01:25:42,601 Countess ? What are you doing here? 828 01:25:43,721 --> 01:25:50,001 The hotel interests my colleagues. And Rommel stabsbil falls in the eye. 829 01:25:50,001 --> 01:25:52,761 How is the field marshal ? 830 01:25:56,521 --> 01:25:58,961 I can betray you. 831 01:26:00,801 --> 01:26:04,801 SS has taken hostages in the village. I should surrender myself . 832 01:26:04,801 --> 01:26:08,641 Some of them are children. Can you do something ? 833 01:26:09,681 --> 01:26:14,801 - Unfortunately, I have no influence. - I understand . Best of luck. 834 01:26:16,321 --> 01:26:18,681 What will you do ? 835 01:26:20,481 --> 01:26:24,121 - I will surrender myself . - Do not do it . 836 01:26:24,121 --> 01:26:28,321 - Things are changing faster than you think. - Really? 837 01:26:29,241 --> 01:26:32,241 One should never give up hope. 838 01:26:43,561 --> 01:26:48,441 night of July 19 shot fighter over northern France down 839 01:26:48,441 --> 01:26:51,441 - 30 British bombers. 840 01:26:51,441 --> 01:26:58,321 artillery at the channel coast fired on a destroyers that exploded and sank. 841 01:26:58,321 --> 01:27:03,161 Normandy attacked enemy Caen from the east and southeast , 842 01:27:03,161 --> 01:27:08,321 - with the support of armored artillery and bombers , 843 01:27:08,321 --> 01:27:12,081 - without achieving the desired breakthrough . 844 01:27:13,921 --> 01:27:16,601 - It is Finckh . - Zossens ministry . 845 01:27:16,601 --> 01:27:20,001 - Is everything ready for exercise? - Yes. 846 01:27:27,441 --> 01:27:30,681 SAINT -LO IN NORMANDY , 14:00 847 01:27:34,681 --> 01:27:37,561 Hostile thrusts in the south , 848 01:27:37,561 --> 01:27:41,961 - and fierce U.S. attack in northwest 849 01:27:41,961 --> 01:27:44,601 - caused large losses. 850 01:27:44,601 --> 01:27:49,641 Attack Aircraft supported Land Forces Defense 851 01:27:49,641 --> 01:27:52,481 - and eliminated ten enemy tanks. 852 01:27:52,481 --> 01:27:57,921 16 enemy aircraft shot down in aerial combat. The night of Thurs ... 853 01:28:00,001 --> 01:28:03,881 - It is Finckh . - exercise is completed. 854 01:28:05,801 --> 01:28:08,161 Right. 855 01:28:32,321 --> 01:28:35,841 Gestapo carried out a coup in Berlin. 856 01:28:35,841 --> 01:28:39,801 An attempt on the Führer. He's dead. 857 01:28:39,801 --> 01:28:44,761 Witzleben and Beck has formed an interim government . 858 01:28:44,761 --> 01:28:47,121 Who told you that ? 859 01:28:47,121 --> 01:28:50,241 Our military commander , Stülpnagel . 860 01:28:50,241 --> 01:28:54,521 SS and Gestapo carried out a coup in Berlin. 861 01:28:54,521 --> 01:28:56,601 The Führer is dead. 862 01:28:56,601 --> 01:29:01,401 All of the security in Paris and the leaders of the SS must be grasped . 863 01:29:01,401 --> 01:29:06,321 Here are the latest plan sketches across all their offices. 864 01:29:06,321 --> 01:29:09,001 - All clear ? - Yes ! 865 01:29:10,401 --> 01:29:14,361 Hofacker . Just a moment . 866 01:29:14,361 --> 01:29:18,401 - The General Speidel . - Stülpnagel . 867 01:29:18,401 --> 01:29:24,081 Field Marshal von Kluge wants to meet you the battle command center at 20. 868 01:29:25,121 --> 01:29:28,681 An important meeting. Thank you. 869 01:29:33,281 --> 01:29:37,081 - What did he say? - That he will . 870 01:29:37,081 --> 01:29:40,761 Yes! What is it? 871 01:29:40,761 --> 01:29:45,241 A remote- written message from Field Marshal Keitel . 872 01:29:45,241 --> 01:29:49,601 - What does he ? - To Hitler alive. 873 01:29:53,081 --> 01:29:56,721 Find out the truth . It must go. 874 01:29:56,721 --> 01:29:58,921 Sure . 875 01:30:01,401 --> 01:30:06,361 Tell me, Speidel ... Did you and Rommel about this? 876 01:30:10,121 --> 01:30:11,801 No. 877 01:30:11,801 --> 01:30:15,881 Next, a repeat of an important message 878 01:30:15,881 --> 01:30:19,081 - which aired this afternoon. 879 01:30:19,081 --> 01:30:23,761 Aldinger ... Lower the sound on the radio. 880 01:30:23,761 --> 01:30:29,761 Today conducted a bombing v Führer . < / i > 881 01:30:29,761 --> 01:30:32,961 SS HEADQUARTERS IN PARIS ; 20:30 882 01:30:32,961 --> 01:30:37,121 - What now , sir ? - We are here to arrest you. 883 01:30:37,121 --> 01:30:41,001 - In general Stülpnagels orders. - Excuse me? 884 01:30:41,001 --> 01:30:44,521 Come on , out. Out with you! 885 01:30:50,841 --> 01:30:56,281 - Gruppenführer . Your gun , please. - This you will regret. 886 01:30:57,241 --> 01:31:00,441 Rommel HEADQUARTERS , 20:40 887 01:31:28,081 --> 01:31:34,041 Now that the Führer is dead, we must make decisions. What will you do ? 888 01:31:34,041 --> 01:31:37,321 Settle down , gentlemen. 889 01:31:39,361 --> 01:31:44,201 My lords , We have received conflicting information . 890 01:31:44,201 --> 01:31:49,681 Half an hour ago I spoke the phone with General Stief . 891 01:31:49,681 --> 01:31:52,001 He is currently at Mamry - 892 01:31:52,001 --> 01:31:57,961 - And have talked to some officers who left the Wolf's Lair today. 893 01:31:57,961 --> 01:32:02,161 They say Hitler survived the bomb attack . 894 01:32:05,841 --> 01:32:09,441 What takes place in Berlin is not conclusive. 895 01:32:09,441 --> 01:32:14,121 The decisions made here in France is very important. 896 01:32:14,121 --> 01:32:21,121 For Germany's future sake, abandon Hitler and suffered the liberation of the West. 897 01:32:21,121 --> 01:32:26,721 Make the Field Marshal Rommel had done - put an end to the bloody murders. 898 01:32:26,721 --> 01:32:32,521 Do not end even worse. Prevent German history's worst disaster. 899 01:32:33,761 --> 01:32:36,641 Yes ? Just a moment . 900 01:32:37,681 --> 01:32:41,081 General Warlimont , the Führer's headquarters. 901 01:32:41,081 --> 01:32:43,241 The Kluge . 902 01:32:46,041 --> 01:32:49,681 Roger that. I am very relieved. 903 01:32:53,601 --> 01:32:58,521 General Warlimont state that the Führer is the best of health . 904 01:32:58,521 --> 01:33:02,241 The attack failed , that is. 905 01:33:02,241 --> 01:33:09,521 - But , I thought you knew. - No ... I had no idea. 906 01:33:11,081 --> 01:33:14,001 Gentlemen, dinner is served . 907 01:33:23,361 --> 01:33:26,201 Yes. Make gentlemen. 908 01:33:30,801 --> 01:33:35,241 - Field Marshal , I need to talk to you. - Are we ready? 909 01:33:37,921 --> 01:33:40,081 What ? ! 910 01:33:40,081 --> 01:33:44,761 The entire security and group Führer Oberg be arrested . 911 01:33:44,761 --> 01:33:49,121 Or have already been arrested. On Stülpnagels orders. 912 01:33:49,121 --> 01:33:54,681 He did it without consulting any or inform their commander in chief. 913 01:33:54,681 --> 01:33:58,281 It's arbitrary conduct unprecedented ! 914 01:34:03,041 --> 01:34:06,081 Refer to that the order is immediately withdrawn . 915 01:34:06,081 --> 01:34:09,321 The facts speak for themselves. 916 01:34:09,321 --> 01:34:12,361 Your word and your honor is in danger. 917 01:34:12,361 --> 01:34:16,481 Army's honor and the fate of millions is in your hands . 918 01:34:22,001 --> 01:34:26,001 Well ... if the pig had died , so ... 919 01:34:39,841 --> 01:34:44,201 If I were you , I would try to escape as civilian. 920 01:34:44,201 --> 01:34:46,881 Try to jump off . 921 01:34:54,761 --> 01:35:01,361 A little dab ambitious , unscrupulous foolish and criminal officers , 922 01:35:01,361 --> 01:35:07,761 - forged a plot to eliminate me and the leadership of the armed forces. 923 01:35:07,761 --> 01:35:13,241 The bomb was placed out of Stauffenberg and exploded two meters away from me. 924 01:35:13,241 --> 01:35:17,561 injured many of my co-workers difficult. One died. < / I > 925 01:35:17,561 --> 01:35:22,841 myself am completely unharmed , except a shake of the hand, a few scratches ... 926 01:35:36,321 --> 01:35:39,681 A ROAD NEAR VERDUN , 21 JULI 1944 927 01:35:54,121 --> 01:35:59,241 I go to the lake. I must go on the legs. Hold at the next intersection . 928 01:36:39,201 --> 01:36:42,041 - A cigarette ? - Yes , thank you. 929 01:37:02,401 --> 01:37:07,121 Where were you , Rommel ? Where have you been? 930 01:37:07,121 --> 01:37:09,761 It has been mentioned name . 931 01:37:12,561 --> 01:37:15,401 The name Rommel was among them. 932 01:37:26,561 --> 01:37:32,001 Thank you for coming , sir. But everything is already settled. 933 01:37:32,001 --> 01:37:35,681 I take full responsibility for revolt here in Paris. 934 01:37:35,681 --> 01:37:39,121 Just Stülpnagel and I was initiated. 935 01:37:39,121 --> 01:37:42,561 All the others were unaware . 936 01:37:42,561 --> 01:37:46,481 I apologize . But I have no regrets . 937 01:37:48,361 --> 01:37:51,041 Names mentioned . Even yours. 938 01:37:51,041 --> 01:37:56,201 It is enough if one call you had with Hofacker July 9. 939 01:37:58,401 --> 01:38:01,041 I do not remember . 940 01:38:11,241 --> 01:38:13,921 It may not be incriminating . 941 01:38:13,921 --> 01:38:19,641 You were asked about your assessment of state ... and you gave an honest answer . 942 01:38:23,681 --> 01:38:26,521 How does it look on the front? 943 01:38:26,521 --> 01:38:30,361 s 3rd Army broke through at Avranches yesterday. 944 01:38:30,361 --> 01:38:33,321 I do not want to be in your shoes . 945 01:38:37,561 --> 01:38:39,801 Heil, mein Führer . 946 01:38:46,241 --> 01:38:48,801 Read this, Keitel . 947 01:38:49,841 --> 01:38:54,361 That's what that Hofacker said if Rommel . 948 01:38:55,401 --> 01:38:59,801 He has talked to him ... on the attack . 949 01:39:02,761 --> 01:39:05,681 If it is true , Keitel ... 950 01:39:05,681 --> 01:39:10,081 it is a ... of my biggest disappointments ever. 951 01:39:12,681 --> 01:39:18,681 But I can not hurt the people who contact him so highly , by prosecuting him. 952 01:39:19,721 --> 01:39:23,321 Rommel HOME IN MEN LINGEN August 8, 1944 953 01:39:41,281 --> 01:39:45,441 - General Field Marshal . - Loistl . What nice. 954 01:39:45,441 --> 01:39:47,561 Jesus ... 955 01:39:51,321 --> 01:39:57,081 As long as you do not wear the head during arm , it's not so bad. Come on . 956 01:40:02,721 --> 01:40:06,401 FRANCE August 17, 1944 957 01:40:19,001 --> 01:40:23,241 - Go ahead. - A private letter to you from the Führer. 958 01:40:24,241 --> 01:40:28,761 You are asked to come to Berlin and report . 959 01:40:28,761 --> 01:40:31,401 To report ? 960 01:40:52,361 --> 01:40:56,601 The Americans have already crossed the Seine with two divisions. 961 01:41:01,241 --> 01:41:03,401 Yes, Speidel ... 962 01:41:04,361 --> 01:41:07,481 That's all for me. 963 01:41:46,041 --> 01:41:50,081 - Nice to meet you , Colonel. How are you? - Thank you good. 964 01:41:50,081 --> 01:41:53,121 I must speak to you in private. 965 01:41:53,121 --> 01:41:57,241 Go in and tell your mom we have guests. 966 01:41:59,241 --> 01:42:02,721 - What gives? - Field Marshal Kluge 's death. 967 01:42:02,721 --> 01:42:05,801 He was called to Berlin, but took poison. 968 01:42:05,801 --> 01:42:09,481 General Speidel considered you ought to know that. 969 01:42:12,041 --> 01:42:14,321 Yes. Thank you. 970 01:42:16,521 --> 01:42:18,681 Do we know why? 971 01:42:18,681 --> 01:42:23,881 We assume that Hitler gave him the debt for frontal collapse. 972 01:42:23,881 --> 01:42:26,801 All flees from us , Field Marshal . 973 01:42:30,361 --> 01:42:34,041 Are not you ashamed , you wretch - 974 01:42:34,041 --> 01:42:38,521 - Over to you , in the most miserable manner , betrayed the Führer ? 975 01:42:38,521 --> 01:42:42,321 I regret only I did not perform the attack . 976 01:42:42,321 --> 01:42:46,401 - Then it had not failed. - It was ... Corresponding ? 977 01:42:46,401 --> 01:42:50,601 Be quiet , Mr. Freissler . Today, it is my head. 978 01:42:52,121 --> 01:42:54,961 In a year , it applies your head . 979 01:43:25,161 --> 01:43:31,121 - What it was based on ? - Nothing at all . It came totally unexpected. 980 01:43:31,121 --> 01:43:34,241 I will await further orders in Germany . 981 01:43:34,241 --> 01:43:38,241 - Who will replace you in the army group? - General Krebs . 982 01:43:38,241 --> 01:43:42,321 Although Blumentritt replaced and shall report in Berlin. 983 01:43:42,321 --> 01:43:45,241 There is nothing unusual , Speidel . 984 01:43:45,241 --> 01:43:49,481 They are looking for scapegoats for the fiasco on the front. 985 01:43:51,681 --> 01:43:56,201 The conspirators from Paris sentenced a week ago . 986 01:43:57,241 --> 01:44:00,121 Horrible . Even Stülpnagel . 987 01:44:02,161 --> 01:44:05,921 Hofacker has apparently not been executed yet. 988 01:44:11,201 --> 01:44:16,241 - They might still need him. - Do you have anything to fear ? 989 01:44:17,961 --> 01:44:22,121 FREUDENSTADT September 7, 1944 990 01:44:24,201 --> 01:44:27,921 Good morning, Frau Speidel . Is your husband at home? 991 01:44:51,201 --> 01:44:55,121 SECURITY MINISTRY IN BERLIN September 20, 1944 992 01:45:16,001 --> 01:45:19,121 - Good morning , General. - Colonel . 993 01:45:19,121 --> 01:45:22,281 He is not anymore. 994 01:45:22,281 --> 01:45:25,921 Herr von Hofacker has just its weak life left . 995 01:45:28,161 --> 01:45:31,321 Well, Herr von Hofacker . 996 01:45:32,761 --> 01:45:36,601 Tell Dr. Speidel what you have told us. 997 01:45:36,601 --> 01:45:40,561 That you 've talked to him on attack plans. 998 01:45:40,561 --> 01:45:45,241 And that even Field Marshal Rommel was informed about them. 999 01:45:45,241 --> 01:45:51,921 No. Neither marshal or Lieutenant-General was informed. 1000 01:45:54,201 --> 01:45:57,041 If I 've said it ... 1001 01:45:58,161 --> 01:46:03,041 ... I must have been ... temporary memory confused. 1002 01:46:07,801 --> 01:46:11,561 Mr Lingen, October 1. Dear Frau Speidel . 1003 01:46:11,561 --> 01:46:14,601 Your husband's fate touches me deeply. 1004 01:46:14,601 --> 01:46:19,961 Especially since you have not heard anything from him for over three weeks ... 1005 01:46:19,961 --> 01:46:24,241 ... worries me a lot. I put a high value on your make- 1006 01:46:24,241 --> 01:46:30,081 - As excellent, skilled and ambitious chief of staff. 1007 01:46:30,081 --> 01:46:35,241 I'll write to the Führer today and put in a good word for him. 1008 01:46:35,241 --> 01:46:40,121 " Mein Führer , you know I put down all the power and ability " - 1009 01:46:40,121 --> 01:46:45,681 - "In the Battle of France in 1940, in Africa 1941-1943 " - 1010 01:46:45,681 --> 01:46:49,481 - 'In Italy in 1943 and on the western front in 1944. " 1011 01:46:49,481 --> 01:46:54,241 " My only goal is to fight for and win for your new Germany. " 1012 01:46:54,241 --> 01:46:58,401 " Heil, mein Führer . E point Rommel . " 1013 01:47:00,241 --> 01:47:03,561 Maybe he was informed, yes . 1014 01:47:03,561 --> 01:47:08,281 - But he did not participate actively . - Knowledge is betrayal . 1015 01:47:10,841 --> 01:47:14,041 According to Lieutenant General Speidel he - 1016 01:47:14,041 --> 01:47:19,361 - Via Hofacker , posted by General von Stülpnagel - 1017 01:47:19,361 --> 01:47:23,761 - Knowledge of the plan the attack 20 July 1944 . 1018 01:47:23,761 --> 01:47:27,001 He informed Field Marshal Rommel . 1019 01:47:27,001 --> 01:47:31,721 To Rommel did not keep information Furthermore , he did not know . 1020 01:47:31,721 --> 01:47:35,841 I believe General Lieutenant's apology be unlikely. 1021 01:47:35,841 --> 01:47:40,761 It was his duty to self- report the attack plan. 1022 01:47:40,761 --> 01:47:46,801 Especially as Rommel must have said that he did not intend to report. 1023 01:47:48,641 --> 01:47:54,601 The Führer is of the opinion Speidels that debt can not be doubted. 1024 01:47:56,321 --> 01:47:59,361 Gentlemen . If General Speidel claims - 1025 01:47:59,361 --> 01:48:03,881 - That he has informed Rommel on the attack - 1026 01:48:03,881 --> 01:48:06,641 - The prosecution must disprove it . 1027 01:48:06,641 --> 01:48:11,761 This is a sophistry attempt to acquit Dr Speidel . 1028 01:48:11,761 --> 01:48:14,041 And even then ... 1029 01:48:15,081 --> 01:48:21,081 The matter was so serious that Speidel not should rely on marshal . 1030 01:48:21,081 --> 01:48:26,521 If there is anything a soldier be able to rely on ... 1031 01:48:26,521 --> 01:48:30,481 so ... is it to his superiors doing their duty . 1032 01:48:31,921 --> 01:48:36,281 I hope you realize what this means for Rommel . 1033 01:48:37,321 --> 01:48:40,761 MEN LINGEN October 14, 1944 1034 01:48:49,481 --> 01:48:52,481 WARNING HALT 1035 01:49:31,041 --> 01:49:36,201 You are accused of having been involved the assassination of the Fuhrer . 1036 01:49:36,201 --> 01:49:39,801 - Who maintains it? - We have testimonials ... 1037 01:49:39,801 --> 01:49:45,161 ... by General von Stülpnagel ... Colonel von Hofacker ... 1038 01:49:45,161 --> 01:49:49,641 - ... And General Speidel . - Speidel ? 1039 01:49:49,641 --> 01:49:55,241 He testified that he had informing you of the attack plans. 1040 01:49:55,241 --> 01:49:57,801 I think not on . 1041 01:50:29,401 --> 01:50:31,321 Well ... 1042 01:50:32,361 --> 01:50:37,081 I forgot about me. I'll take the consequences. 1043 01:50:39,361 --> 01:50:43,521 Are you kind and leave us alone in a few minutes ? 1044 01:50:48,561 --> 01:50:53,521 In recognition for your great efforts ... for the kingdom ... 1045 01:50:53,521 --> 01:50:57,921 , your betrayal ... be withheld from the people. 1046 01:50:57,921 --> 01:51:00,521 When you 're ready ... 1047 01:51:05,521 --> 01:51:07,641 A gun I do not trust . 1048 01:51:07,641 --> 01:51:11,681 I brought you something acting on three seconds. 1049 01:51:12,721 --> 01:51:17,041 - What will happen to my family ? - The liability waivers . 1050 01:51:17,041 --> 01:51:20,881 A state funeral is prepared. 1051 01:51:20,881 --> 01:51:26,521 Your wife will get full pension the widow of a Field Marshal . 1052 01:51:28,001 --> 01:51:30,681 Thank you. 1053 01:51:30,681 --> 01:51:34,081 May I now say goodbye to my wife and son ? 1054 01:51:34,081 --> 01:51:36,001 Of course . 1055 01:52:06,761 --> 01:52:09,601 What's the matter? 1056 01:52:10,641 --> 01:52:13,281 quarter , I am dead. 1057 01:53:03,961 --> 01:53:06,401 Come, my son. 1058 01:53:27,801 --> 01:53:33,121 - Aldinger , now online here . - Yes, the field marshal . 1059 01:53:50,241 --> 01:53:53,361 I am innocent . 1060 01:53:53,361 --> 01:53:56,641 I was not involved in the attack . 1061 01:54:08,681 --> 01:54:12,201 I have all my life served their country . 1062 01:54:13,721 --> 01:54:16,441 And done my best . 1063 01:54:26,801 --> 01:54:31,401 Health my peers . Especially my beloved Africans. 1064 01:55:04,481 --> 01:55:08,561 Manfred , they do not spare Speidel either. 1065 01:55:09,401 --> 01:55:12,561 Take care of Frau Speidel also . 1066 01:55:27,041 --> 01:55:29,561 Good luck , son. 1067 01:56:07,481 --> 01:56:13,201 a state funeral , the people say goodbye to a very valiant general . < / i > 1068 01:56:16,401 --> 01:56:22,521 In his daily orders Fuhrer said that a of our best army officer has died . 1069 01:56:22,521 --> 01:56:26,681 His name is in the people's struggle for their destiny become synonymous 1070 01:56:26,681 --> 01:56:31,441 - with outstanding bravery and undaunted courage. 1071 01:56:57,401 --> 01:57:02,961 Residents of a southern German town line the great soldier's last route. 1072 01:57:05,561 --> 01:57:12,481 The official cause of death was that Rommel died of his injuries. 1073 01:57:12,481 --> 01:57:17,041 His wife and son did not reveal that he was forced to take poison. 1074 01:57:17,041 --> 01:57:20,001 Speidel survived in prison. 1075 01:57:20,001 --> 01:57:23,561 He was liberated in April 1945 of the French army . 1076 01:57:23,561 --> 01:57:29,081 Twelve years later, he became NATO the first German army officer . 1077 01:57:29,082 --> 01:57:30,082 Snoopiong