Valkyrie
Nazis, Germans, in the minds of many one and the same. For more than six decades the German people have been haunted by the ghost of Adolf Hitler, and scarred by the horrible crimes committed under Nazi rule. However, in the twelve years of the rise and fall of the Third Reich, there were those who struggled to oppose oppression. Brave men and women who risked their lives, suffered unspeakable torture, and shed their blood in the service of conscience (Singer, McQuarrie, & Adler, 2008). The film Valkyrie sheds new light on a little known chapter on World War two history. By 1937, Hitler and his Nazi regime had taken full control of Germany (Singer et al., 2008). By 1943 Hitler’s army was severely strained and weakened facing an …show more content…
Fuhrer of the German Reich and people, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. And that I shall at all times be ready, as a brave soldier, to give my life for this oath…” (Singer et al., 2008). This specific quote taken directly from the film outlines the absolute power of Hitler’s reign over Germany. Before the war, at one point in time Hitler was glorified as Germanys great leader, however as the Allies begin to suffocate Germany on all fronts the Fuhrers power and influence gradually diminish as well (Singer et al., 2008). With casualties mounting and the Allies drawing closer, Hitler’s once loyal followers begin to doubt his military strategies and ultimately lose faith in the Nazi party (Singer et al., 2008). Some of the Fuhrers very own high ranking officials become conspirators and begin plotting numerous failed assassinations attempts in an effort to save Germany from total destruction (Singer et al., …show more content…
Colonel Claus von Stauffenburg goes on to write in his journal stating, “The Fuhrers promise of peace and prosperity have fallen by the wayside…leaving in their wake a path of destruction. The outrages committed by Hitler’ SS are a stain on the honor of the Germany Army. There is widespread disgust in the officer corps…towards the crimes committed by the Nazis…the murder of civilians…the torture and starvation of prisoners…the mass execution of Jews. My duty is an officer is no longer to serve my country but to save human lives. I cannot find one general in a position to confront Hitler with the courage to do it. I find myself surrounded by men unwilling or unable to face the truth. Hitler is not only the archenemy of the entire world, but the archenemy of Germany. A change must be made.” (Singer et al.,
Nazis, Germans, in the minds of many one and the same. For more than six decades the German people have been haunted by the ghost of Adolf Hitler, and scarred by the horrible crimes committed under Nazi rule. However, in the twelve years of the rise and fall of the Third Reich, there were those who struggled to oppose oppression. Brave men and women who risked their lives, suffered unspeakable torture, and shed their blood in the service of conscience (Singer, McQuarrie, & Adler, 2008). The film Valkyrie sheds new light on a little known chapter on World War two history. By 1937, Hitler and his Nazi regime had taken full control of Germany (Singer et al., 2008). By 1943 Hitler’s army was severely strained and weakened facing an …show more content…
Fuhrer of the German Reich and people, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. And that I shall at all times be ready, as a brave soldier, to give my life for this oath…” (Singer et al., 2008). This specific quote taken directly from the film outlines the absolute power of Hitler’s reign over Germany. Before the war, at one point in time Hitler was glorified as Germanys great leader, however as the Allies begin to suffocate Germany on all fronts the Fuhrers power and influence gradually diminish as well (Singer et al., 2008). With casualties mounting and the Allies drawing closer, Hitler’s once loyal followers begin to doubt his military strategies and ultimately lose faith in the Nazi party (Singer et al., 2008). Some of the Fuhrers very own high ranking officials become conspirators and begin plotting numerous failed assassinations attempts in an effort to save Germany from total destruction (Singer et al., …show more content…
Colonel Claus von Stauffenburg goes on to write in his journal stating, “The Fuhrers promise of peace and prosperity have fallen by the wayside…leaving in their wake a path of destruction. The outrages committed by Hitler’ SS are a stain on the honor of the Germany Army. There is widespread disgust in the officer corps…towards the crimes committed by the Nazis…the murder of civilians…the torture and starvation of prisoners…the mass execution of Jews. My duty is an officer is no longer to serve my country but to save human lives. I cannot find one general in a position to confront Hitler with the courage to do it. I find myself surrounded by men unwilling or unable to face the truth. Hitler is not only the archenemy of the entire world, but the archenemy of Germany. A change must be made.” (Singer et al.,