Killing Hitler: The Story of Assassination Attempts

In 1933, Adolf Hitler became the Reich Chancellor of Germany. A year later, all parties except the Nazi Party were banned, freedom of the press became a distant memory, and Hitler's power seemed absolute. However, soon a German resistance emerged. Groups of conspirators, including military personnel, schoolteachers, politicians, diplomats, theologians, and even a carpenter, repeatedly attempted to put an end to the Führer's bloody rule. The book tells the story of this resistance, shedding new light on its psychological, social, and military dynamics and the reasons behind the decision to kill Hitler. Based on specific observations, the author draws broader conclusions: why do some people choose to actively resist despite the deadly risks, while others do not? Who is most likely to become a resistance fighter? And what can we learn about the complex and shifting motives that drive people down this path?