1 00:00:01,681 --> 00:00:06,480 "We are also responsible for our obedience !" Hannah Arendt 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:14,521 The video tells the final seven months of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's life. 3 00:00:16,760 --> 00:00:20,640 MEN LINGEN , NEAR ULM October 14, 1944 4 00:00:21,000 --> 00:00:24,074 Subtitles downloaded from Podnapisi.NET 5 00:00:29,521 --> 00:00:33,040 WARNING HALT 6 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:37,073 Subtitles downloaded from Podnapisi.NET 7 00:01:29,400 --> 00:01:32,920 I 'll take it. 8 00:01:32,920 --> 00:01:37,960 Heil Hitler. General Field Marshal waiting for us . 9 00:01:41,320 --> 00:01:43,841 - Your gowns ? - It is not necessary. 10 00:01:43,841 --> 00:01:47,680 - Will you take us to the general field marshal ? - Of course . 11 00:02:09,480 --> 00:02:11,841 - Heil Hitler. - General. 12 00:02:11,841 --> 00:02:14,441 General Field Marshal . 13 00:02:14,441 --> 00:02:17,401 Ma'am . 14 00:02:17,401 --> 00:02:22,441 - You stay well out to lunch ? - No, thank you. We are here in the service. 15 00:02:22,441 --> 00:02:27,561 May I ask you to leave us alone with General Field Marshal ? 16 00:02:27,561 --> 00:02:29,800 Come on . 17 00:02:32,760 --> 00:02:35,721 I announce if we need anything. 18 00:02:38,561 --> 00:02:42,480 Aldinger , develop Normandy documents. 19 00:02:45,881 --> 00:02:51,561 It's so well ? You are looking for an idiot blaming the West Front collapse . 20 00:02:54,001 --> 00:02:59,121 You are accused of having been involved the assassination of the Fuhrer . 21 00:03:01,520 --> 00:03:02,480 What ? 22 00:03:10,040 --> 00:03:13,240 WEEKLY NEWS 23 00:03:18,681 --> 00:03:22,721 Desert Fox , winner at El Agheila 24 00:03:22,721 --> 00:03:27,800 - hero of Tobruk and North African conquerors ... 25 00:03:27,800 --> 00:03:33,081 ... Field Marshal Rommel ; inspecting the Atlantic Wall . 26 00:03:33,081 --> 00:03:39,521 From North Cape to the Pyrenees ranges the world's largest fortification . 27 00:03:39,521 --> 00:03:45,521 Numerous military divisions ; with hundreds of thousands of experienced soldiers , 28 00:03:45,521 --> 00:03:48,800 - now available at the westerly line of defense , 29 00:03:48,800 --> 00:03:53,401 - to fight back enemy anticipated invasion. 30 00:03:54,320 --> 00:03:59,561 Here are the soldiers who stand ready to defend the freedom of Europe and culture. 31 00:03:59,561 --> 00:04:03,281 They are equipped with the most modern weapons . 32 00:04:03,281 --> 00:04:07,001 And here is their very combat experienced leaders. 33 00:04:07,001 --> 00:04:11,681 With peace and military assertiveness he awaits the big fight . 34 00:04:11,681 --> 00:04:15,121 With Rommel in the Western Front , Germany can sleep safely . 35 00:04:15,121 --> 00:04:20,120 Thank you. Great. Stay there , we will up and shooting close-ups . 36 00:04:20,120 --> 00:04:24,841 Do what you want , as long as you delay invasion by a week. 37 00:04:24,841 --> 00:04:28,321 - Fuehrer's adjutant is here. - Thank you, Aldinger . 38 00:04:28,321 --> 00:04:34,521 I need your support. High German officers that the Russians captured - 39 00:04:34,521 --> 00:04:39,800 - Have sent letters to officers and urged them to stop the war. 40 00:04:39,800 --> 00:04:42,800 They're dictated by Stalin himself . 41 00:04:42,800 --> 00:04:47,600 Unfortunately not. There is clear evidence that the letters are not forged. 42 00:04:47,600 --> 00:04:52,521 - Do you also have one? - No. And then I ripped it . 43 00:04:52,521 --> 00:04:56,920 Now that the war escalates , Fuhrer must know with certainty - 44 00:04:56,920 --> 00:05:01,880 - That there is a one-off and that the field marshal is loyal . 45 00:05:01,880 --> 00:05:05,560 - The Führer knows I am loyal . - Hostile flight ! 46 00:05:05,560 --> 00:05:08,401 Give me , Aldinger . 47 00:05:09,281 --> 00:05:13,761 They have not seen us yet. - Daniel , try to reach the forest. 48 00:05:15,321 --> 00:05:19,721 - They face . They 've found us ! - Maybe you should sit down . 49 00:05:19,721 --> 00:05:23,761 Gasa . Faster. - Where do you see the problems we have here. 50 00:05:23,761 --> 00:05:28,161 Not a German plane in sight. The allies chasing us like hares. 51 00:05:37,841 --> 00:05:39,841 Stop! 52 00:05:39,841 --> 00:05:43,441 In here. Fort . - This Way . In there . 53 00:05:43,441 --> 00:05:45,880 Do not, you still can not hit . 54 00:05:46,920 --> 00:05:51,040 In there . Quick! 55 00:05:51,040 --> 00:05:53,480 Shit ! 56 00:05:57,961 --> 00:06:00,000 Survived all ? 57 00:06:06,201 --> 00:06:09,841 " On all soldiers and officers' behalf " - 58 00:06:09,841 --> 00:06:16,120 - " We declare our allegiance to the Führer and National Socialism. " 59 00:06:16,120 --> 00:06:20,920 "Therefore , we promise to do all we can for every soldier " - 60 00:06:20,920 --> 00:06:26,560 - " To fight even more intense of National Socialism 's future. " 61 00:06:26,560 --> 00:06:30,360 " Berchtesgarden , March 15, 1944 ". 62 00:06:43,961 --> 00:06:48,880 My adjutant was very impressed of his visit to the Atlantic Wall . 63 00:06:48,880 --> 00:06:52,201 I look forward to your progress . 64 00:06:52,201 --> 00:06:56,000 This was two weeks ago off Plymouth . 65 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:59,321 The enemy appears prepare a landing . 66 00:06:59,321 --> 00:07:04,480 They also gather force English Channel. At least 50 divisions. 67 00:07:04,480 --> 00:07:08,600 - They will then in a few weeks . - About they come. 68 00:07:08,600 --> 00:07:11,401 They have practiced this before . 69 00:07:11,401 --> 00:07:16,120 It 's obvious that the Allies must come west. 70 00:07:16,120 --> 00:07:19,800 I 'm really looking forward their departure . 71 00:07:26,240 --> 00:07:29,761 What do you think? Where will they try ? 72 00:07:29,761 --> 00:07:35,040 They are probably trying here , in Calais. Or in Normandy. 73 00:07:35,040 --> 00:07:40,521 The two peninsulas offer excellent opportunities for bridgeheads . 74 00:07:40,521 --> 00:07:43,480 How the enemy will act? 75 00:07:43,480 --> 00:07:46,360 First they bombarded our positions. 76 00:07:46,360 --> 00:07:53,040 Then attack boats and armored landing vehicles - 77 00:07:53,040 --> 00:07:59,961 - Under the cover of artillery and bombers . Airborne troops placed behind the front. 78 00:07:59,961 --> 00:08:02,641 What is your counter-move ? 79 00:08:02,641 --> 00:08:08,201 The enemy will be killed at the landing . The beach is the battle line . 80 00:08:08,201 --> 00:08:14,800 Empty talk , Mr. Rommel . How defends to an over 2,000 km of coastline ? 81 00:08:14,800 --> 00:08:16,841 We miss forces. 82 00:08:16,841 --> 00:08:23,440 We place all armored divisions to the coast. I 'll show you. 83 00:08:24,480 --> 00:08:29,401 Within three months , it looks like this everywhere on the Atlantic Wall . 84 00:08:29,401 --> 00:08:32,841 Barriers hinder for landing boats. 85 00:08:32,841 --> 00:08:36,841 Artillery shells them directly at the landing . 86 00:08:36,841 --> 00:08:42,240 And we have no artillery in place, taking armor units over . 87 00:08:42,240 --> 00:08:48,801 If the enemy breaks through at one point on fältmarskalkens defense line 88 00:08:48,801 --> 00:08:51,360 - Empire is defenseless . 89 00:08:51,360 --> 00:08:57,880 When the Allies marching to Berlin. Our tanks can only follow. 90 00:08:57,880 --> 00:09:04,120 Our tanks kill all enemies who disembarked in 48 hours. 91 00:09:04,120 --> 00:09:10,120 Before the tanks get there , it has enemy plane bombed them apart . 92 00:09:11,280 --> 00:09:17,120 Mein Führer ... I ask you to give me command of armored forces . 93 00:09:17,120 --> 00:09:20,681 Only then can we prevent enemy invasion. 94 00:09:21,721 --> 00:09:25,801 Then we put everything on one card . Without strategic reserves . 95 00:09:25,801 --> 00:09:29,120 As commander in chief in the West I allow it . 96 00:09:29,120 --> 00:09:33,841 But for three years, have you allowed Atlantic Wall to be inadequate. 97 00:09:33,841 --> 00:09:38,880 While Rommel short time has done exemplary work . 98 00:09:38,880 --> 00:09:42,921 An invasion must be strictly avoided. For one thing is certain : 99 00:09:42,921 --> 00:09:47,721 If the landing fails, do not they try again . 100 00:09:47,721 --> 00:09:51,801 Then we can redirect forces where we need them - in the East. 101 00:09:51,801 --> 00:09:54,441 All 45 divisions. 102 00:09:57,040 --> 00:10:01,480 war output depends on you and your soldiers. 103 00:10:01,480 --> 00:10:05,081 And even Reich and the fate of the nation . 104 00:10:05,081 --> 00:10:10,120 - Do you realize that, Field Marshal ? - Yes, my Führer . 105 00:10:10,120 --> 00:10:15,681 Can you at least wait at Manfred ? He will be disappointed. 106 00:10:15,681 --> 00:10:21,240 Tell him . We have very little time before the enemy is coming, and much to do. 107 00:10:21,240 --> 00:10:23,640 - You can do it . - I must. 108 00:10:23,640 --> 00:10:27,240 Fuhrer expects I save the kingdom . 109 00:10:27,240 --> 00:10:29,760 How nice that he trusts you again . 110 00:10:29,760 --> 00:10:33,400 FRANCE April 15, 1944 111 00:10:40,681 --> 00:10:43,721 Rommel HEADQUARTERS 112 00:10:43,721 --> 00:10:47,760 There you are . We were expecting you earlier , General. 113 00:10:47,760 --> 00:10:51,081 We were chased by enemy aircraft . 114 00:10:51,081 --> 00:10:57,201 Their superiority in the air is our largest problems . My adjutant , Captain Aldinger . 115 00:10:57,201 --> 00:11:01,480 Take the general's baggage . - You will get to meet my staff , Speidel . 116 00:11:01,480 --> 00:11:06,760 - How's the cheese ? - The Russian offensive can not be stopped. 117 00:11:06,760 --> 00:11:09,480 Führer's orders are catastrophic . 118 00:11:09,480 --> 00:11:13,600 They give unnecessary coincident , and prevents the front moved. 119 00:11:13,600 --> 00:11:18,081 - Move the front? - For Reich boundaries, if possible. 120 00:11:18,081 --> 00:11:22,441 Then do not negotiate the enemy with us. Would you like to be humiliated ? 121 00:11:22,441 --> 00:11:25,760 - No. - We will prevent the invasion. 122 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:29,961 Only then may the Führer a strong bargaining position . 123 00:11:31,841 --> 00:11:37,600 Gentlemen, our new Chief of Staff , General Speidel . 124 00:11:37,600 --> 00:11:39,520 Nice . 125 00:11:39,520 --> 00:11:44,040 Countess La Rochefoucauld , Castle owner's nephew . 126 00:11:44,040 --> 00:11:47,681 - Bonjour. - Comtesse , bonjour . 127 00:11:47,681 --> 00:11:51,480 She speaks excellent German. She interprets for us. 128 00:11:52,520 --> 00:11:56,280 - Er famous ancestor , the author ? - Yes. 129 00:11:56,280 --> 00:11:59,240 " La jeunesse est une Ivresse continuelle . " < / i > 130 00:11:59,240 --> 00:12:01,801 "C'est la fičvre de la raison . " 131 00:12:01,801 --> 00:12:05,600 - It was well he ? - Yes. 132 00:12:06,961 --> 00:12:14,240 Youth is a continual intoxication. The reason is fever. 133 00:12:15,280 --> 00:12:20,721 Who did you mean , Speidel ? There's just a youth here , Countess. 134 00:12:21,880 --> 00:12:26,841 - It happened just like that. - The Countess knows what is proper . 135 00:12:26,841 --> 00:12:30,240 - Are you sure? - Are not you ? 136 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:35,280 - Messieurs , good evening . - Bonsoir . 137 00:12:39,880 --> 00:12:44,561 It easily becomes a villain . Not true Speidel ? 138 00:12:46,880 --> 00:12:52,640 Here at Calvados Coast we still have a gap of 40 kilometers. 139 00:12:52,640 --> 00:12:56,880 If the tanks will not it looks dark. 140 00:12:56,880 --> 00:13:02,400 The Führer has promised to curb units will . You get your tanks. 141 00:13:03,441 --> 00:13:07,760 We must move obstacles ahead , Marcks . 142 00:13:07,760 --> 00:13:11,561 The Allies practice landing at low tide now. 143 00:13:11,561 --> 00:13:16,000 So it looks . But we 'll give them long way to the beach. 144 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:20,880 How ? I can not tire out the men with pick and shovel . 145 00:13:20,880 --> 00:13:24,081 I have rested soldiers. 146 00:13:24,081 --> 00:13:29,600 That's the problem . Your men are too rested after three years of beach vacations. 147 00:13:29,600 --> 00:13:34,841 See the doctor Speidel . He was on the eastern front , but he laments ? 148 00:13:34,841 --> 00:13:38,441 I lost my leg on the eastern front. 149 00:13:38,441 --> 00:13:41,640 And with all due respect , I tell you : 150 00:13:41,640 --> 00:13:46,201 Your plan requires a minimum of one year. Anyone who says otherwise ... 151 00:13:46,201 --> 00:13:50,961 - ... Hide the truth or does not know. - What do you imagine ? 152 00:13:50,961 --> 00:13:56,120 The Führer has given me orders to prevent the Allied landing . 153 00:13:56,120 --> 00:14:00,160 And a slacker like you should not hinder me. 154 00:14:00,160 --> 00:14:03,000 Now make sure to get the job done. 155 00:14:04,801 --> 00:14:06,961 Yes. 156 00:14:11,041 --> 00:14:16,561 Maybe it was a little rough , but otherwise nothing happens here , believe me. 157 00:14:16,561 --> 00:14:19,240 Wait, Marcks . 158 00:14:19,841 --> 00:14:26,240 - He knows Marcks is absolutely right. - Your men have been frequent . Sorry. 159 00:14:27,801 --> 00:14:30,360 PARIS April 25, 1944 160 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:46,961 German military ADMINISTRATION 161 00:14:50,441 --> 00:14:52,880 It has happened to some here , Hans. 162 00:14:52,880 --> 00:15:00,120 Paris Jews was sent to the East, but traffic continues ... 163 00:15:01,561 --> 00:15:06,520 And SS chasing even Jewish children , that residents are hiding . 164 00:15:09,321 --> 00:15:12,561 The local SS last idea. 165 00:15:12,561 --> 00:15:18,161 Resistance bomb stations and then exploded even wagons are doors . 166 00:15:18,161 --> 00:15:23,000 Some Jews fled. To prevent there transported the now bare. 167 00:15:27,561 --> 00:15:29,921 Come on . 168 00:15:37,240 --> 00:15:41,561 Colonel Hofacker , Count Stauffenberg's cousin. 169 00:15:43,480 --> 00:15:45,321 - General. - Nice to meet you . 170 00:15:45,321 --> 00:15:50,600 Berlin would finally act. Therefore, they asked me to trust myself to you . 171 00:15:50,600 --> 00:15:54,400 - It's about Rommel . - Rommel ? 172 00:15:54,400 --> 00:15:58,600 Can he convince to participate in kupplanerna ? 173 00:15:59,921 --> 00:16:05,160 He will do anything to succeed in the West. He wants to prevent the invasion. 174 00:16:05,160 --> 00:16:09,600 Convince him. Is Rommel with , we get the support of the front. 175 00:16:09,600 --> 00:16:14,041 And of the people. Do not forget he is our most popular general . 176 00:16:17,520 --> 00:16:23,041 A major step : from Fuhrer minion the figurehead of the coup. 177 00:16:23,041 --> 00:16:26,520 - But the only thing possible . - I must see him. 178 00:16:26,520 --> 00:16:31,480 Preferably without the Gestapo know . Can you arrange that? 179 00:16:36,760 --> 00:16:40,480 Rommel HEADQUARTERS April 28, 1944 180 00:17:01,681 --> 00:17:06,921 - Guderian decides on the tanks . - Not Führer ? 181 00:17:06,921 --> 00:17:13,760 Führer asked me to inspect them and submit recommendation. What do you think ? 182 00:17:13,760 --> 00:17:18,721 It should be the second Panzer division , Geyr . Yet is this . 183 00:17:20,480 --> 00:17:26,480 The enemy disembark quickly airborne divisions with anti-tank guns . 184 00:17:26,480 --> 00:17:32,921 That's why the tanks no avail the coast, with the enemy in the back. 185 00:17:32,921 --> 00:17:39,121 The enemy does your tanks to reach coast and can build their beachhead . 186 00:17:45,080 --> 00:17:49,760 How do you protect our tanks from their sjöartilleri ? 187 00:17:49,760 --> 00:17:52,361 We bury them. 188 00:17:53,800 --> 00:17:56,520 - Bury them? - Yes. 189 00:17:56,520 --> 00:18:03,560 Is not their strength in combination of armor , firepower and mobility? 190 00:18:04,401 --> 00:18:10,721 During the campaign against France was traveling s spökdivision not fast enough. 191 00:18:11,921 --> 00:18:15,881 Führer has expressly approved my plans. 192 00:18:15,881 --> 00:18:18,161 He has not decided yet. 193 00:18:18,161 --> 00:18:23,040 Until then reads armored divisions under the Commander in the West. 194 00:18:25,040 --> 00:18:27,721 Then we can end this now. 195 00:18:36,280 --> 00:18:41,000 It did not go well in Africa. Now he wants to be something here. 196 00:18:41,000 --> 00:18:43,401 Get him to see reason . 197 00:18:43,401 --> 00:18:49,601 He can not prevent an attack with infantry hiding behind tanks. 198 00:18:49,601 --> 00:18:53,161 - Field Marshal knows what he's doing. - Really? 199 00:18:53,161 --> 00:18:58,280 Actually , he has never been more than a viable division commander . 200 00:19:12,441 --> 00:19:17,161 So it is with the Führer. The last who meets him is always right. 201 00:19:17,161 --> 00:19:19,721 Let's go a round , Speidel . 202 00:19:21,560 --> 00:19:25,921 Rundstedt is old and tired. He gave up a long time ago . 203 00:19:25,921 --> 00:19:29,161 And Guderian has been a yes men . 204 00:19:30,201 --> 00:19:32,800 Take the consequences. 205 00:19:33,961 --> 00:19:37,520 - Take matters into your own hands. - What do you mean? 206 00:19:40,961 --> 00:19:45,480 Request to be commander in chief in the West. Give Hitler an ultimatum . 207 00:19:45,480 --> 00:19:50,480 - He needs you. You are well-liked. - Should I threaten Führer ? 208 00:19:50,480 --> 00:19:55,800 - If you want to prevent the invasion. - So, you achieve nothing with the Führer. 209 00:19:55,800 --> 00:20:00,161 Less you , recognize the people and the Fuhrer that the war can not be won . 210 00:20:00,161 --> 00:20:05,760 Quiet, Speidel . I want you here as chief of staff a while. 211 00:20:07,721 --> 00:20:12,201 - What liberally to let them stay here. - Thoughtless , you mean ? 212 00:20:12,201 --> 00:20:16,601 The French aristocracy fear the Bolsheviks more than we do. 213 00:20:16,601 --> 00:20:20,681 Count worship the Fuhrer . That kid man is his son. 214 00:20:22,361 --> 00:20:25,121 As old as our Manfred. 215 00:20:25,121 --> 00:20:28,240 Our son is air defense aide in Ulm. 216 00:20:28,240 --> 00:20:32,121 Recently , he wanted to join the Waffen- SS. 217 00:20:32,121 --> 00:20:35,560 I forbade him to do so. 218 00:20:35,560 --> 00:20:39,121 Now you may ask , but ... 219 00:20:39,121 --> 00:20:43,721 You know, I 've heard terrible stories . 220 00:20:43,721 --> 00:20:50,040 If the mass executions . and massacres of Jews in the occupied territories . 221 00:20:50,040 --> 00:20:54,401 You were on the eastern front . Can you confirm this? 222 00:20:54,401 --> 00:20:58,961 It also takes place in France. They yet deporting Jews. 223 00:20:58,961 --> 00:21:03,681 SS searching through for hidden Jewish children . 224 00:21:04,721 --> 00:21:08,240 - How do you know? - In Paris, army management , there ... 225 00:21:08,240 --> 00:21:10,681 ... those who do not find themselves in it . 226 00:21:12,520 --> 00:21:17,921 So yeah ... You have to get used to the lightning and thunder to be a soldier . 227 00:21:17,921 --> 00:21:22,040 Our Manfred cried too when he was photographed . 228 00:21:22,040 --> 00:21:28,840 Stülpnagel . Speidel cheated well not here me to calm screaming babies? 229 00:21:28,840 --> 00:21:30,560 A MANSION NEAR PARIS 14 MAJ 1944 230 00:21:30,560 --> 00:21:36,520 In case of extreme emergency must forcing Hitler to yield. 231 00:21:36,520 --> 00:21:41,161 - What do you mean by "force" ? - To arrest him . 232 00:21:41,161 --> 00:21:46,760 And bring him to justice for the crimes he has committed in the name of the people . 233 00:21:46,760 --> 00:21:50,681 Mr von Stülpnagel , what you are proposing is a military coup. 234 00:21:50,681 --> 00:21:55,480 Do you think you can find a single general ready for that? 235 00:21:55,480 --> 00:22:00,480 A group of prominent men at our disposal . 236 00:22:00,480 --> 00:22:03,921 There have been coup plans even earlier. 237 00:22:03,921 --> 00:22:08,000 Some yielded their to liberate Germany from Hitler. 238 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:10,361 Daring to their lives ? 239 00:22:11,961 --> 00:22:16,161 - An attack , then? - Not if it can be avoided . 240 00:22:19,641 --> 00:22:22,240 Know all about it? 241 00:22:22,240 --> 00:22:26,280 - Only in Berlin , the details . - It is high treason. 242 00:22:26,280 --> 00:22:29,280 Hitler betray long Germany. 243 00:22:29,280 --> 00:22:35,401 Closes we are not at peace with the Allies Now , the Russians take Berlin in the autumn. 244 00:22:36,441 --> 00:22:40,040 Although you have sworn an oath . Do not forget it . 245 00:22:50,840 --> 00:22:53,760 Now he runs to the Führer . 246 00:23:19,601 --> 00:23:23,240 How long have you known these plans ? 247 00:23:23,240 --> 00:23:25,721 A while. 248 00:23:25,721 --> 00:23:29,681 You know what is required of me the obedient soldier. 249 00:23:30,721 --> 00:23:33,361 Do what you must do. 250 00:23:38,840 --> 00:23:41,441 Damn it . 251 00:23:46,401 --> 00:23:49,480 Give it here . It can be mended . 252 00:23:56,201 --> 00:24:00,320 FRANCE , THE CHANNEL COAST 20 MAJ 1944 253 00:24:37,000 --> 00:24:38,961 Now . 254 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:56,961 Watch out ! They come, they come ! Here we go ! It begins! 255 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,881 Miss. Damn, then. 256 00:25:15,320 --> 00:25:18,401 Speidel , dammit . What is happening? 257 00:25:18,401 --> 00:25:21,201 Have Englishmen landed ? 258 00:25:21,201 --> 00:25:26,840 - A British raid averted near Calais . - On the Channel coast ? 259 00:25:26,840 --> 00:25:31,560 A British military officers were arrested. He was handed over to the Gestapo. 260 00:25:31,560 --> 00:25:35,161 - In Paris ? - You can be the chain of command. 261 00:25:53,480 --> 00:25:57,201 SS HEADQUARTERS IN PARIS 21 MAJ 1944 262 00:26:03,401 --> 00:26:06,800 His squad would blow up coastal battery. 263 00:26:06,800 --> 00:26:10,800 Good, Lieutenant General . We'll take him. 264 00:26:10,800 --> 00:26:13,881 - What ? - Rommel want to meet him. 265 00:26:13,881 --> 00:26:19,760 You can command the order. he to be executed as soon as he talked . 266 00:26:20,721 --> 00:26:24,760 - He certainly has not spoken yet. - Within 12 hours , you know ... 267 00:26:24,760 --> 00:26:30,601 - ... Where and when the invasion occurs. - Certainly. But we have our methods. 268 00:26:31,921 --> 00:26:35,641 You tell enough for me if your methods sometime. 269 00:26:35,641 --> 00:26:38,480 Feel it . - Take him away . 270 00:26:56,560 --> 00:26:58,361 Watch out . 271 00:27:02,161 --> 00:27:07,280 - Here is the British lieutenant . - Take off his handcuffs . 272 00:27:13,480 --> 00:27:17,601 How is my old friend Montgomery? - Translate . 273 00:27:17,601 --> 00:27:22,040 - He understands you. - How the Brits want war now? 274 00:27:22,040 --> 00:27:27,361 - And what was there in Africa? - Tjafs . Compared to what awaits . 275 00:27:28,320 --> 00:27:31,361 Have a seat . 276 00:27:38,881 --> 00:27:41,881 Well , Lieutenant ... 277 00:27:44,401 --> 00:27:48,000 Actually , we have the same enemy . 278 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:50,401 And he 's in Russia. 279 00:27:51,401 --> 00:27:56,000 - Why do we fight not side by side? - It would be hard . 280 00:27:56,000 --> 00:28:01,201 We Brits think that certain things you Germans do, is disgusting. 281 00:28:01,201 --> 00:28:05,121 - What do you mean? - The way you treat Jews . 282 00:28:05,121 --> 00:28:10,361 It's politics. We are soldiers. We have nothing to do with politics . 283 00:28:11,401 --> 00:28:15,921 That your Führer exterminate an entire people , is it just politics? 284 00:28:22,520 --> 00:28:26,961 - It could change. - It's too late , Field Marshal . 285 00:28:46,361 --> 00:28:49,800 - Countess . - What will happen to him ? 286 00:28:49,800 --> 00:28:53,441 He's way in war camps for British prisoners. 287 00:28:53,441 --> 00:28:56,641 And command the order, then? 288 00:28:56,641 --> 00:29:00,601 - What do you know about it? - You hear a lot. 289 00:29:00,601 --> 00:29:04,601 - I'll make sure nothing happens to him . - But can you do it? 290 00:29:04,601 --> 00:29:10,840 - Yes , I'm the commander in chief . - There are many in France. 291 00:29:10,840 --> 00:29:13,520 And then there's the SS. 292 00:29:17,161 --> 00:29:20,320 Countess . Wait a minute. 293 00:29:34,121 --> 00:29:40,520 Excuse me ... but can you get hold of those here in Paris? 294 00:29:40,520 --> 00:29:44,800 - For my wife's birthday. - You have good taste. 295 00:29:45,840 --> 00:29:49,601 S uncle hope that we can beat back the enemy. 296 00:29:49,601 --> 00:29:51,760 What do you hope ? 297 00:29:53,601 --> 00:29:57,240 - Who are you ? - We are lost , whatever. 298 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:06,240 Given our fortifications, morale of the troops - 299 00:30:06,240 --> 00:30:10,361 - Our new armament and the weapons we have been given - 300 00:30:10,361 --> 00:30:14,361 - We look forward to coming times with great calm . 301 00:30:14,361 --> 00:30:16,320 And ... 302 00:30:17,361 --> 00:30:21,681 ... do not worry about how it should go. It's fine . 303 00:30:21,681 --> 00:30:26,601 And I do not that the British are returning for a second time . 304 00:30:28,280 --> 00:30:31,881 - Was it good? - Excellent . Very convincing. 305 00:30:31,881 --> 00:30:34,840 Good . 306 00:30:34,840 --> 00:30:39,721 I heard that a British soldier was captured in Calais. 307 00:30:39,721 --> 00:30:45,480 - Do you believe that the invasion happens there ? - The place where you least expect it . 308 00:30:45,480 --> 00:30:47,721 Then they learn to come to me . 309 00:30:47,721 --> 00:30:53,760 They go to church on Sunday , will set sail on Monday and will be here on Tuesday. 310 00:30:53,760 --> 00:30:57,881 - Why do you think that? - My birthday is on Tuesday. 311 00:30:57,881 --> 00:31:01,040 - My wife too. - There you are . 312 00:31:01,040 --> 00:31:04,840 From the high command , Colonel General Jodl . 313 00:31:10,240 --> 00:31:13,040 - Hell . - Bad news ? 314 00:31:24,401 --> 00:31:30,520 Führer gives me three armored divisions . The rest I ask later. 315 00:31:30,520 --> 00:31:36,601 Should I send a written request when the enemy lands ? 316 00:31:36,601 --> 00:31:38,800 I have to meet Hitler. 317 00:31:38,800 --> 00:31:43,601 He gets misinformation of the bad guys around him. 318 00:31:43,601 --> 00:31:47,800 - Do you really believe that? - You and your friends do not believe it . 319 00:31:47,800 --> 00:31:52,560 But what do you expect ? That I passively watching the chaos ? 320 00:31:52,560 --> 00:31:58,361 I do not remember as commander who led his soldiers to slaughter. 321 00:31:58,361 --> 00:32:02,641 - There are other options . - I do not believe in them. 322 00:32:03,520 --> 00:32:08,961 Put me through to the Führer's headquarters. The Fuehrer 's adjutant . I can not wait. 323 00:32:11,681 --> 00:32:16,161 Do you like shoes? A birthday present for my wife. 324 00:32:16,161 --> 00:32:19,040 Very elegant . She'll be happy enough. 325 00:32:19,040 --> 00:32:23,800 It will be storm and very cloudy until 10 June. 326 00:32:23,800 --> 00:32:26,441 So you can safely go . 327 00:32:28,080 --> 00:32:32,080 - A good trip. - Keep track of everything here. 328 00:32:32,080 --> 00:32:35,921 - Monsieur , le comte . - Pour votre épouse . < / I > 329 00:32:36,480 --> 00:32:40,641 - To your wife a happy birthday. - Oh, merci . 330 00:32:40,641 --> 00:32:44,401 - Au revoir . - Au revoir . 331 00:32:50,800 --> 00:32:56,961 One thing is certain . invasion set enemy facing a crushing down ... 332 00:33:08,201 --> 00:33:11,040 There you are , Manfred. 333 00:33:12,520 --> 00:33:15,961 - Good day , Father. - Good day , my son. 334 00:33:15,961 --> 00:33:19,560 - You look good in uniform. - Can I still take it ? 335 00:33:19,560 --> 00:33:24,401 He must be back tonight . He got permission , but did not . 336 00:33:25,961 --> 00:33:31,681 Very good . I'm proud of you. Go to your room, we'll see you later. 337 00:33:35,121 --> 00:33:39,000 He is sorry that you were against he joined the Waffen- SS. 338 00:33:39,000 --> 00:33:41,840 I have not changed my mind . 339 00:33:43,881 --> 00:33:46,280 I'm glad you could come. 340 00:33:46,280 --> 00:33:49,601 I'm going to the Führer . Problems in France. 341 00:33:49,601 --> 00:33:52,760 Put yourself . You seem a little irritable. 342 00:33:58,240 --> 00:34:04,361 Lu, do you remember where as Strölin recently told ? 343 00:34:05,040 --> 00:34:09,521 - That the gas kill Jews in the East? - Please stop . 344 00:34:09,521 --> 00:34:13,440 Strölin a Nazi and Lord Mayor of Stuttgart. 345 00:34:13,440 --> 00:34:17,840 Although he has sent Jews to the East. Why does he say so ? 346 00:34:17,840 --> 00:34:21,840 It happens even in France, before my eyes . 347 00:34:24,280 --> 00:34:27,201 I thought there were isolated cases. 348 00:34:29,121 --> 00:34:32,161 But those at the top are not decent . 349 00:34:33,201 --> 00:34:35,960 What do you mean by "those at the top" ? 350 00:34:41,721 --> 00:34:45,880 You know where we live , what was here before. 351 00:34:45,880 --> 00:34:48,360 Yes. 352 00:34:48,360 --> 00:34:53,840 - A jew boarding school. - Then we should move. 353 00:34:54,880 --> 00:34:56,521 Do not believe that. 354 00:34:57,760 --> 00:35:02,561 We are not preventing him from speaking in radio , he gets to the masses . 355 00:35:02,561 --> 00:35:05,840 We must be as eloquent as Hitler. 356 00:35:05,840 --> 00:35:10,641 Are we not, it does not help with an attack . 357 00:35:13,521 --> 00:35:17,240 - Yes, Colonel ? - A radio monitors ... 358 00:35:17,240 --> 00:35:20,161 perceived ... the end of the message. 359 00:35:20,161 --> 00:35:26,041 Colonel General von Salmuth has set the whole army on alert in Calais. 360 00:35:26,041 --> 00:35:28,721 Should I alert the seventh in Normandy ? 361 00:35:28,721 --> 00:35:32,481 Call Rundstedts staff . Let them decide. 362 00:35:36,800 --> 00:35:39,561 So here we go ... 363 00:35:39,561 --> 00:35:42,641 It's probably just the usual hysteria . 364 00:35:42,641 --> 00:35:46,721 NORMANDY 6 JUNI 1944 , 01:00 365 00:35:47,920 --> 00:35:50,840 There they are. I knew it. 366 00:35:52,721 --> 00:35:56,320 Notify Rommel's staff it starts now. 367 00:36:11,201 --> 00:36:15,440 - What is the situation in Calais ? - The country set there too. 368 00:36:15,440 --> 00:36:21,240 With cargo glider . The two prisoners there will be more land subsidence . 369 00:36:21,240 --> 00:36:24,400 We can send 21 to Normandy. 370 00:36:26,721 --> 00:36:32,240 Commander of the 21st unresponsive. He is in Paris with his chief of staff. 371 00:36:32,240 --> 00:36:35,721 - What ? - General Speidel . Phone . 372 00:36:38,121 --> 00:36:40,320 Yes ? 373 00:36:41,360 --> 00:36:46,521 Roger that. Very good . Thank you. And happy birthday , sir. 374 00:36:47,561 --> 00:36:52,081 It was Marcks . The British are attacking with straw dolls. 375 00:36:53,121 --> 00:36:57,521 But he thinks he can handle it on their own. 376 00:36:59,641 --> 00:37:04,400 - What do we do now ? - Yes, what? We go to bed. 377 00:37:06,601 --> 00:37:12,240 Normandy, 06:00 378 00:37:12,240 --> 00:37:17,201 ONLY ON THE LIGHT OF WINDOW AND DOORS ARE CLOSED 379 00:37:17,201 --> 00:37:21,280 E ARMY Karens PICKET 380 00:37:35,001 --> 00:37:39,800 British sjöartilleri . Churchill happy birthday . 381 00:37:46,280 --> 00:37:50,561 OMAHA BEACH NORMANDY , 06:30 382 00:38:13,081 --> 00:38:17,320 Rommel HOME In MEN LINGEN , 09:00 383 00:38:27,121 --> 00:38:31,920 Armed Forces ordered me to deliver these flowers to your wife. 384 00:38:31,920 --> 00:38:35,440 With heartfelt congratulations from Führer . 385 00:38:45,161 --> 00:38:49,320 Take good care of them , Karolina . They are from the Führer. 386 00:38:53,400 --> 00:38:57,440 Commander Loistl , Army Group B. 387 00:38:57,440 --> 00:39:00,440 Sure . Just a moment . 388 00:39:07,121 --> 00:39:10,721 You have a telephone, Field Marshal . 389 00:39:10,721 --> 00:39:13,960 It must be Fuhrer headquarters. 390 00:39:19,440 --> 00:39:23,561 Yes ? Speidel ? What gives? 391 00:39:23,561 --> 00:39:27,880 Have they landed ? Where? How does our counterattack ? 392 00:39:28,920 --> 00:39:33,960 Let division attack directly . Do not wait for reinforcements. Seizures. 393 00:39:49,001 --> 00:39:52,681 - I'm sorry. - It can not be helped. 394 00:39:52,681 --> 00:39:56,481 - Now, in all cases the waiting over . - Yes. 395 00:39:58,760 --> 00:40:02,081 Take care, Lu . Take care. 396 00:40:29,081 --> 00:40:31,601 They do not fit , Karolina . 397 00:40:32,201 --> 00:40:35,721 Rommel HEADQUARTERS , 22:30 398 00:40:46,041 --> 00:40:49,561 We are the General Staff of the bunker. 399 00:40:49,561 --> 00:40:52,601 I hope it looks better now. 400 00:40:52,601 --> 00:40:58,041 The enemy has already landed 150,000 heavily armed soldiers. 401 00:40:58,041 --> 00:41:03,760 They control 130 square kilometers. British 6th Airborne Division - 402 00:41:03,760 --> 00:41:07,041 - Have taken the bridge over the Orne . 403 00:41:07,041 --> 00:41:13,360 They also crushed our artillery Merville , albeit with heavy losses . 404 00:41:13,360 --> 00:41:18,121 - Is that all? - The information is scarce. 405 00:41:18,121 --> 00:41:21,001 Radio traffic disturbed by the enemy. 406 00:41:21,001 --> 00:41:26,121 The French have sabotaged telephone lines and roads maintenance . 407 00:41:26,121 --> 00:41:30,081 We must expect a second major offensive . 408 00:41:30,081 --> 00:41:33,280 They have darkened the coast at Dover. 409 00:41:33,280 --> 00:41:38,201 Say it out loud , Speidel . You have failed . 410 00:41:43,960 --> 00:41:49,041 Fuhrer HEADQUARTERS In MARGIVAL , 17 JUNI 1944 411 00:42:00,681 --> 00:42:04,041 Field Marshal Erna von Rundstedt and Rommel . 412 00:42:11,001 --> 00:42:14,440 Thanks for coming . Go ahead and sit down. 413 00:42:18,880 --> 00:42:25,681 I must say I am speechless over your local masters failures. 414 00:42:25,681 --> 00:42:29,440 The armed forces were taken by surprise with his pants down . 415 00:42:29,440 --> 00:42:32,920 That says a lot about the condition of your soldiers . 416 00:42:32,920 --> 00:42:36,240 That's the enemy propaganda. 417 00:42:36,240 --> 00:42:40,400 Call it what you want. But the landing was not hindered . 418 00:42:40,400 --> 00:42:45,760 - What you assured would happen. - The forces fighting sacrificing. 419 00:42:45,760 --> 00:42:52,001 That we could not prevent the invasion is anti-aircraft and naval wrong. 420 00:42:52,001 --> 00:42:56,481 The Army has made ??a superhuman effort in an unequal battle. 421 00:42:56,481 --> 00:43:01,400 But the enemy's superiority in the air and that their fleet had to work undisturbed 422 00:43:01,400 --> 00:43:05,760 - Made it impossible to fight the enemy as planned. 423 00:43:07,081 --> 00:43:14,081 It is unfortunate that no ... for over - command knew the situation at the front. 424 00:43:14,081 --> 00:43:18,121 Instead believed in the enemy's propaganda. 425 00:43:18,121 --> 00:43:23,960 It is crucial to maintain Cherbourg . If not, take the enemy Normandy 426 00:43:23,960 --> 00:43:27,001 - And maybe all of France. 427 00:43:30,681 --> 00:43:37,681 We must choose between keeping ... Cherbourg ... and to prevent the enemy . 428 00:43:37,681 --> 00:43:40,400 We can not do both. 429 00:43:40,400 --> 00:43:43,760 Do you have the same opinion , von Rundstedt ? 430 00:43:43,760 --> 00:43:48,201 We must give up the rigid system by Peninsula 431 00:43:48,201 --> 00:43:53,641 - And embark on an orderly retreat to the port and fortress . 432 00:43:53,641 --> 00:43:58,121 And at Caen, in front of Orne, we should avoid ... 433 00:43:58,121 --> 00:44:03,760 We will not know anything! It applies to stand up, hold on and die! 434 00:44:03,760 --> 00:44:08,240 Designate a particular skilled commander Cherbourg . 435 00:44:08,240 --> 00:44:14,721 Show field groomsmen how devastating our retaliation is the enemy. 436 00:44:18,121 --> 00:44:24,440 Since yesterday , we have continually fired V1 missiles against London. 437 00:44:24,440 --> 00:44:27,681 All bar one ton of explosives . 438 00:44:27,681 --> 00:44:30,641 We have received many great hits . 439 00:44:30,641 --> 00:44:36,481 According to our agents can handle civil population not much more, and ... 440 00:44:36,481 --> 00:44:40,481 A hostile bomb dressing approaching our airspace . 441 00:44:43,041 --> 00:44:47,001 My Führer , we should probably go to the shelter. 442 00:45:03,561 --> 00:45:08,360 And now ? We need to tell that the situation is hopeless. 443 00:45:08,360 --> 00:45:12,400 - He only listens to you. - You are the commander in chief in the West. 444 00:45:12,400 --> 00:45:17,760 My power is just enough to move my guards from left to right. 445 00:45:36,840 --> 00:45:41,561 My Führer , you know I am your faithful servant. 446 00:45:41,561 --> 00:45:44,960 - Can I ? - Have a seat . 447 00:45:58,041 --> 00:46:00,041 Do not you think ... 448 00:46:01,081 --> 00:46:05,001 ... it's time to consider other options? 449 00:46:10,440 --> 00:46:14,240 - What do you mean? - To negotiate . 450 00:46:19,320 --> 00:46:22,360 No longer want to negotiate with me. 451 00:46:22,360 --> 00:46:26,161 The enemy thinks obliterate Germany. 452 00:46:26,161 --> 00:46:31,800 Now we only have each individual fanatical resistance. 453 00:46:32,840 --> 00:46:35,201 Are you prepared for that? 454 00:46:37,201 --> 00:46:39,960 Are you prepared for it, Rommel ? 455 00:46:41,561 --> 00:46:42,840 Yes. 456 00:46:54,960 --> 00:46:59,880 " Where knowledge and ability ends and intuition takes over " - 457 00:46:59,880 --> 00:47:04,601 - " In the sensory perception ability and inspiration " - 458 00:47:04,601 --> 00:47:09,400 - "Are general's leadership. It possesses Rommel . " 459 00:47:09,400 --> 00:47:12,280 You certainly amuses you . 460 00:47:13,601 --> 00:47:16,960 - General Field Marshal . - Good criticism? 461 00:47:16,960 --> 00:47:19,201 Here you are. 462 00:47:23,481 --> 00:47:26,601 Fuehrer wants to keep Cherbourg . 463 00:47:26,601 --> 00:47:29,320 And stand west of the Orne . 464 00:47:29,320 --> 00:47:33,081 Begin the necessary preparations , Speidel . 465 00:47:33,081 --> 00:47:37,201 Can General Marcks do a diversion ? 466 00:47:37,201 --> 00:47:41,320 General Marcks killed in a hostile air attack . 467 00:47:44,840 --> 00:47:48,601 Do you want today's total loss figures? 468 00:47:50,041 --> 00:47:52,641 No, it is not necessary. 469 00:47:53,280 --> 00:47:55,800 Gentlemen . 470 00:48:08,721 --> 00:48:12,641 GERMAN POSITION NEAR CAEN 20 JUNI 1944 471 00:48:19,561 --> 00:48:24,521 Once you have taken the height , you protect road to Bayeux. Best of luck. 472 00:48:24,521 --> 00:48:26,960 Thank you, Field Marshal . 473 00:48:29,840 --> 00:48:35,360 - Let the Brits have a fiery ! - Yes, Field Marshal ! 474 00:48:35,360 --> 00:48:37,360 Good . 475 00:48:40,481 --> 00:48:44,161 - Good luck. - Thank you, Field Marshal . 476 00:49:16,960 --> 00:49:22,601 - Back , Daniel. We must return. - It is madness . We must here . 477 00:49:23,400 --> 00:49:25,360 Oh well ... 478 00:49:26,920 --> 00:49:31,161 Well, Daniel. Run. 479 00:50:06,561 --> 00:50:10,641 Who's there? Come forward . Hello? 480 00:50:12,001 --> 00:50:14,121 Bonsoir . < / i > 481 00:50:14,121 --> 00:50:17,960 Sorry. It was not supposed to scare you. 482 00:50:17,960 --> 00:50:22,920 - What are the Countess this? - I often come here . It's beautiful. 483 00:50:22,920 --> 00:50:28,081 Our soldiers may think you are partisan, or British agent . 484 00:50:28,081 --> 00:50:32,521 - Maybe I am. - Then I might look up. 485 00:50:32,521 --> 00:50:37,440 - I would be a great trophy for the British. - Yes. Desert Fox . 486 00:50:38,201 --> 00:50:44,440 Long time no see . Now I am only he who could not stop the invasion . 487 00:50:44,440 --> 00:50:49,121 - I'm sorry you do it? - I am a soldier. Do not forget it . 488 00:50:52,320 --> 00:50:57,280 I 'll tell the men that you are walking around up here. 489 00:51:01,440 --> 00:51:04,041 Dear Lu . I'm fine . 490 00:51:04,041 --> 00:51:09,121 I must not lose heart . Although much hope has been dashed . 491 00:51:09,121 --> 00:51:11,081 Yes ? 492 00:51:14,001 --> 00:51:18,481 The Russians have broken through Army Group Mitte. 493 00:51:18,481 --> 00:51:23,280 Seven German divisions have surrendered. The front is in dissolution . 494 00:51:30,681 --> 00:51:33,320 It's probably out of the east. 495 00:51:33,320 --> 00:51:35,920 Yes. 496 00:51:35,920 --> 00:51:39,161 It will be nice when next week is over. 497 00:51:43,601 --> 00:51:46,840 There was one more thing. 498 00:51:56,800 --> 00:52:01,960 - Where is it? - Smĺstaden Oradour , near Limoges . 499 00:52:01,960 --> 00:52:06,240 a SS- Panzer division leveled it to the ground. 500 00:52:06,240 --> 00:52:11,081 All residents were killed ... which 450 women and children. 501 00:52:11,081 --> 00:52:16,240 - Revenge of the abducted SS officer . - How do you know this? 502 00:52:16,240 --> 00:52:21,121 Army management . Stülpnagel have already protested. 503 00:52:21,121 --> 00:52:26,840 Hitler has banned the responsible officer successor to justice. 504 00:52:28,400 --> 00:52:30,320 Really? 505 00:52:40,400 --> 00:52:42,641 Good night. 506 00:52:50,121 --> 00:52:52,280 Good night. 507 00:53:00,001 --> 00:53:05,760 Poor bastards . Mom said I should thank God that I ended up with you. 508 00:53:05,760 --> 00:53:09,721 - Why? - With you , nothing can happen to me. 509 00:53:47,601 --> 00:53:52,041 The new quartermaster , Colonel Finckh , has come now. 510 00:53:52,041 --> 00:53:56,561 - He wants to present itself . - Good, I will soon. 511 00:53:56,561 --> 00:53:59,800 - Field Marshal ... - What is it? 512 00:54:01,320 --> 00:54:07,960 Führer want you to do a dissipative attacks against Americans in Cherbourg . 513 00:54:07,960 --> 00:54:11,721 He wants to 7th Army, advancing on the west flank. 514 00:54:11,721 --> 00:54:18,201 Explain that we are only able to keep our defense line in western Normandy. 515 00:54:18,201 --> 00:54:21,400 The front is inappropriate for an attack. 516 00:54:27,201 --> 00:54:30,440 Today telephoned General Marcks brother. 517 00:54:30,440 --> 00:54:34,840 He wanted to know exactly to the minute when the general died . 518 00:54:34,840 --> 00:54:36,360 Why ? 519 00:54:36,360 --> 00:54:41,521 At 11 o'clock that day fell general's photo down from the wall of his brother. 520 00:54:41,521 --> 00:54:45,320 - And ? - General met ten forty-five . 521 00:54:45,320 --> 00:54:50,001 - Exactly 11 , he died . Unbelievable, huh ? - Do you believe in miracles ? 522 00:54:50,001 --> 00:54:54,681 It just makes Hitler. LEASTWAYS what the course of the war . 523 00:54:54,681 --> 00:55:00,641 "Do not say bridgehead , but the last part of France as the enemy occupying. " 524 00:55:02,240 --> 00:55:05,641 Cherbourg fall within three days. 525 00:55:05,641 --> 00:55:10,481 Within four weeks of the enemy breaks through and storms to the Reich frontier . 526 00:55:10,481 --> 00:55:15,760 We can only pray that the Allies is faster than the Russians. 527 00:55:17,681 --> 00:55:23,440 - You are not alone in thinking so . - I think everyone here agrees . 528 00:55:24,481 --> 00:55:27,561 Not true, Dr. Speidel ? 529 00:55:28,521 --> 00:55:35,360 Hitler is furious. He can not draw conclusions or make decisions. 530 00:55:35,360 --> 00:55:40,521 Just saying : "To the last man ," gives nothing , except a disaster. 531 00:55:41,320 --> 00:55:45,561 The idea of ??an attack on Cherbourg is pure idiocy . 532 00:55:48,721 --> 00:55:53,440 You 're the only ELIGIBLE Germany . To end the war . 533 00:55:53,440 --> 00:55:58,041 - There are others who are for war. - Then it is they who must be shot . 534 00:55:58,041 --> 00:56:00,880 If it is not possible otherwise . 535 00:56:00,880 --> 00:56:05,280 Good God, Speidel . You 're a true warrior . 536 00:56:06,201 --> 00:56:08,721 Battle of Cherbourg , 537 00:56:08,721 --> 00:56:13,320 - the enemy has devastated large parts of the city ... 538 00:56:13,320 --> 00:56:19,521 On the odd factories and bases fluttering banner of resistance yet . 539 00:56:19,521 --> 00:56:27,121 yet waged hot , bloody battles on city streets. 540 00:56:27,760 --> 00:56:32,001 Rommel HEADQUARTERS 25 JUNI 1944 541 00:56:33,360 --> 00:56:37,561 From General von Schlieben : " The final battle of Cherbourg . " 542 00:56:37,561 --> 00:56:41,721 " We attacked with tanks. Where is fly in aid? " 543 00:56:42,760 --> 00:56:48,561 " Flight Over The aid can not penetrate hostile roadblocks . " 544 00:56:48,561 --> 00:56:54,240 " The Fuhrer's orders , you shall fight to the last bullet . May God be with you. " 545 00:56:54,240 --> 00:56:59,920 Fuhrer's orders were to the last man . Should you really undermine it? 546 00:56:59,920 --> 00:57:05,760 - Male or bullet, what is the difference? - Kula means surrender, not dead. 547 00:57:07,880 --> 00:57:11,681 I hope that the general interpretation of the just like that. 548 00:57:22,201 --> 00:57:27,840 Armed Forces in Cherbourg entered in the German hero story , 549 00:57:27,840 --> 00:57:30,601 - and made ??himself immortal . 550 00:57:30,601 --> 00:57:33,800 In large bunkers , there were men , 551 00:57:33,800 --> 00:57:38,320 - which had been bricked in , and defended through portholes . 552 00:57:38,320 --> 00:57:43,960 They did run out of their last bullets and then blew themselves up in the air. 553 00:57:43,960 --> 00:57:49,481 If a nation at war five years , 554 00:57:49,481 --> 00:57:52,760 - can perform such acts ... 555 00:57:57,081 --> 00:58:01,161 - Are you sure? He travels to Germany? - Yes. 556 00:58:01,161 --> 00:58:04,081 He was directed to Obersalzberg . 557 00:58:04,081 --> 00:58:08,601 How can you be so well informed , Duchess ? 558 00:58:08,601 --> 00:58:11,721 I take care of my job. Did you shoot yours. 559 00:58:11,721 --> 00:58:14,721 Do you really want me to do this ? 560 00:58:19,280 --> 00:58:21,240 Thank you. 561 00:58:43,880 --> 00:58:49,641 You do realize headquarters seeking a scapegoat for Cherbourg case? 562 00:58:49,641 --> 00:58:54,561 - You or me. - I declare that the war should end . 563 00:58:54,561 --> 00:58:58,960 - The whole world is clearly against us. - What would you have me do? 564 00:58:58,960 --> 00:59:03,400 - That you do not remain silent . Stay with me. - You are right . 565 00:59:03,400 --> 00:59:05,920 We sacrifice both of us. 566 00:59:15,161 --> 00:59:18,561 He will give way again . Just wait . 567 00:59:19,041 --> 00:59:22,400 Obersalzberg 29 JUNI 1944 568 00:59:28,440 --> 00:59:31,760 It's six o'clock . They let us wait. 569 00:59:38,280 --> 00:59:44,280 Are you here von Kluge ? How nice that you recovered you so quickly after the accident. 570 00:59:44,280 --> 00:59:48,960 Thank you. Führer asked me to assess the situation in the East. 571 00:59:50,840 --> 00:59:55,481 Excuse me, but my plane to Berlin waiting. 572 00:59:57,601 --> 01:00:00,240 Attention on deck . Look ahead . 573 01:00:13,521 --> 01:00:16,161 Make your statement . 574 01:00:28,400 --> 01:00:33,161 My Führer , I'm here as commander of Army Group B. 575 01:00:34,201 --> 01:00:37,360 It's probably the last chance I have - 576 01:00:37,360 --> 01:00:43,320 - To describe the situation on the western front for those of you who are responsible for the people. 577 01:00:43,320 --> 01:00:49,440 - I'll start with the political situation . - You manifest your only in military affairs. 578 01:00:49,440 --> 01:00:54,001 My responsibility towards Germany forcing me into it . 579 01:00:54,001 --> 01:00:58,481 I did not ask for your personal opinion about world politics. 580 01:00:58,481 --> 01:01:02,400 Please adhere solely to the purely military . 581 01:01:02,400 --> 01:01:07,240 You know how disappointed I am that you did not manage - 582 01:01:07,240 --> 01:01:13,400 - To attack the Cotentin Peninsula . Cherbourg had not had to fall. 583 01:01:13,400 --> 01:01:18,320 The side with the best maintenance roads always win battles . 584 01:01:18,320 --> 01:01:23,001 Montgomery maintenance pathways was more vulnerable than yours. 585 01:01:23,001 --> 01:01:29,121 But the advantage you lost because you were so hesitant . 586 01:01:29,121 --> 01:01:33,440 Now we have to lock the British in Caen, implement a counterattack - 587 01:01:33,440 --> 01:01:36,800 - And let the enemy bleed to death in Normandy. 588 01:01:38,121 --> 01:01:42,721 National Secretary , you get the generals' reports . 589 01:01:42,721 --> 01:01:49,721 Question Hauser or Dietrich . They know how hopeless the situation is. 590 01:01:53,320 --> 01:01:59,280 Mein Führer , I can not go from here without having talked about Germany with you. 591 01:01:59,280 --> 01:02:01,760 Can we talk privately ? 592 01:02:03,360 --> 01:02:06,201 It's probably best that you leave the room. 593 01:02:41,001 --> 01:02:43,960 Should we stay at your house in Mr Lingen ? 594 01:02:43,960 --> 01:02:48,081 ... where we are . And we do not give after an inch without a fight. 595 01:02:48,081 --> 01:02:51,760 And if we do that , we turn back now! 596 01:02:51,760 --> 01:02:55,201 We are so happy we know since yesterday 597 01:02:55,201 --> 01:02:59,360 - that our Colonel-General Rommel ... 598 01:03:12,641 --> 01:03:18,641 General Field Marshal ? Should we stay at your home in Mr Lingen ? 599 01:03:36,041 --> 01:03:38,320 I see you again? 600 01:03:54,001 --> 01:03:56,521 Take care of your mother, Manfred. 601 01:04:10,561 --> 01:04:13,561 Rommel HEADQUARTERS 30 JUNI 1944 602 01:04:24,240 --> 01:04:27,320 - Well, Speidel ? - The front remains. 603 01:04:27,320 --> 01:04:29,121 For a while , yes. 604 01:04:35,880 --> 01:04:38,721 I am under no illusions, Speidel . 605 01:04:39,760 --> 01:04:43,721 - Next time it will be me. - Rundstedt , then? 606 01:04:46,721 --> 01:04:49,001 Just as weak as ever. 607 01:04:49,001 --> 01:04:53,041 He'll follow orders , regardless of how they are corked . 608 01:04:53,041 --> 01:04:57,880 - All the facts are clear . - Hitler did not care. He doubt ... 609 01:04:57,880 --> 01:05:02,481 ... the enemy's superiority in the air and devastating sjöartilleri - 610 01:05:02,481 --> 01:05:05,400 - As well as our maintenance problems . 611 01:05:05,400 --> 01:05:09,360 He does not believe us , but we should believe him. 612 01:05:09,360 --> 01:05:12,240 I simply say : " V -1". 613 01:05:13,360 --> 01:05:16,280 Field Marshal ... 614 01:05:16,280 --> 01:05:21,641 Leave your command . It will take effect in the people. 615 01:05:21,641 --> 01:05:27,001 - You're still our most popular soldier. - Those at the top do not allow it . 616 01:05:29,161 --> 01:05:34,681 They expect probably that I 'll die a heroic death ... at the front. 617 01:05:36,880 --> 01:05:39,481 But I can help a little . 618 01:05:41,920 --> 01:05:44,721 My family is prepared for it. 619 01:05:52,481 --> 01:05:59,481 You must take care of him. He is soldier dog. He will never be more civil . 620 01:06:01,041 --> 01:06:03,360 It is certainly the . 621 01:06:07,960 --> 01:06:10,280 Rommel . Yes ? 622 01:06:16,201 --> 01:06:20,481 I see. Thank you for informing me . 623 01:06:20,481 --> 01:06:24,121 Rundstedt receive the Knight's Cross and leave office . 624 01:06:24,121 --> 01:06:26,320 And you? 625 01:06:28,161 --> 01:06:31,201 - I remain. - As Rundstedts substitute? 626 01:06:31,201 --> 01:06:36,280 No, Field Marshal Kluge becomes the new commander in chief in the West. 627 01:06:36,280 --> 01:06:38,920 Right on ! 628 01:06:38,920 --> 01:06:42,161 Rommel HEADQUARTERS 3 JULI 1944 629 01:06:43,760 --> 01:06:47,800 - How are you, Speidel ? - Good . And you? 630 01:06:47,800 --> 01:06:53,760 The British attack with great force. It takes great manpower to hold out . 631 01:06:53,760 --> 01:06:59,360 We need them in Saint -Lô, to prevent Americans breakthrough. 632 01:06:59,360 --> 01:07:02,960 We abandon neither Caen or bridgehead . 633 01:07:02,960 --> 01:07:07,681 We do not give an inch without a fight. Führer's orders are clear. 634 01:07:07,681 --> 01:07:12,721 Fuhrer not aware mode . The order to hold out is devastating. 635 01:07:12,721 --> 01:07:17,041 From now , you are getting , and everyone else, get used to execute orders. 636 01:07:17,041 --> 01:07:23,121 - What do you mean? - You tend to ignore your superiors ... 637 01:07:23,121 --> 01:07:26,001 ... and run to the Führer instead. 638 01:07:29,360 --> 01:07:35,041 Gentlemen, leave me alone with Field Marshal awhile. 639 01:07:45,960 --> 01:07:49,081 You have apparently forgotten I am Field Marshal . 640 01:07:49,081 --> 01:07:53,360 I want reports from all masters on the front. 641 01:07:53,360 --> 01:08:00,081 And statistics on the enemy naval range artillery and ammunition. 642 01:08:00,081 --> 01:08:06,681 Go to the front! Then you can see for yourself the hostile sjöartilleriets force. 643 01:08:07,840 --> 01:08:12,320 It is noticeable you most have led a division . 644 01:08:16,801 --> 01:08:20,240 And you have not fought against the British. 645 01:08:20,240 --> 01:08:23,881 Heavy weapons , armor and artillery stationed - 646 01:08:23,881 --> 01:08:28,081 - Beyond the hostile sjöartilleriets range. 647 01:08:28,081 --> 01:08:34,320 Artillery at Cagny and Émiéville . And behind those tanks. 648 01:08:34,320 --> 01:08:37,961 To keep the enemy occupied. 649 01:08:37,961 --> 01:08:42,161 - How long ? - In the best case , three weeks. 650 01:08:42,161 --> 01:08:45,761 Until they break through. So we have three weeks. 651 01:08:45,761 --> 01:08:49,881 - For what? - To find other solutions. 652 01:09:07,520 --> 01:09:10,720 - Field Marshal . - What ? I'm dead tired . 653 01:09:10,720 --> 01:09:15,081 Do you remember Colonel von Hofacker ? In Stülpnagels staff . 654 01:09:15,081 --> 01:09:19,520 - He wants to talk to you. Tomorrow . - About what? 655 01:09:19,520 --> 01:09:23,640 I am here on my cousin's behalf; Count von Stauffenberg . 656 01:09:23,640 --> 01:09:28,161 You might know that he now manage the reserve army ? 657 01:09:28,161 --> 01:09:31,961 Yes. Has he recovered from their injuries ? 658 01:09:31,961 --> 01:09:35,041 As much as possible , yes. 659 01:09:43,600 --> 01:09:47,161 He wants your assessment the war situation in the West. 660 01:09:47,161 --> 01:09:50,640 It should also reserve army know. 661 01:09:54,640 --> 01:09:56,520 How long ? 662 01:09:58,480 --> 01:10:02,440 Three weeks. Max six . Unless miracles happen . 663 01:10:02,440 --> 01:10:05,761 Do you think that the war is lost? 664 01:10:05,761 --> 01:10:09,320 What you really want me ? 665 01:10:09,320 --> 01:10:12,881 - Will you stand to Germany's favor? - I do. 666 01:10:12,881 --> 01:10:16,961 Another Germany. With another government. 667 01:10:26,680 --> 01:10:28,761 Put your hands . 668 01:10:31,801 --> 01:10:35,881 - Halt! Stay there . - Put your hands up ! Do not move . 669 01:10:41,921 --> 01:10:43,961 WEEKLY NEWS 670 01:10:49,480 --> 01:10:51,921 Tanks advancing . 671 01:10:55,201 --> 01:11:00,240 on Normandy's fertile lands harvests death terrible loss. 672 01:11:00,240 --> 01:11:04,881 The German pansarammunitionen penetrates through the hardest steel . < / i > 673 01:11:06,600 --> 01:11:11,041 around Caen and Bayeux rages a heavy battle. 674 01:11:11,041 --> 01:11:14,640 The decisive battle for Europe has begun ... 675 01:11:14,640 --> 01:11:17,761 General Field Marshal Rommel ! 676 01:11:22,081 --> 01:11:25,280 I have read your progress . 677 01:11:26,320 --> 01:11:29,801 - And ? - I apologize . 678 01:11:29,801 --> 01:11:34,801 I tell the Fuhrer I look as seriously as you state . 679 01:11:34,801 --> 01:11:41,240 The Americans soon break through. In some areas , all men dead. 680 01:11:41,240 --> 01:11:46,560 - Just tell me is no longer enough . - What do you suggest? 681 01:11:46,560 --> 01:11:51,640 The Fuhrer would negotiate peace . Otherwise , we open the front. 682 01:11:51,640 --> 01:11:56,280 - Would you give Hitler an ultimatum ? - Call it what you want. 683 01:11:56,280 --> 01:12:01,001 I give him one last chance . If he does not , I act . 684 01:12:01,001 --> 01:12:05,240 - Can I count on you ? - Do you not hope . 685 01:12:05,240 --> 01:12:10,761 - Hitler allow themselves to be impressed . - We still have an obligation to act. 686 01:12:10,761 --> 01:12:15,640 Do you accept that my chief of staff writing this to Hitler? 687 01:12:19,841 --> 01:12:24,240 First, we consult with the commanders , especially SS Generals . 688 01:12:24,240 --> 01:12:29,640 - Without them you can not . - I will send them my intentions . 689 01:12:42,881 --> 01:12:48,440 - Does he or does he not ? - What ? 690 01:12:48,440 --> 01:12:52,240 That one is planning a coup d'etat in Berlin. 691 01:12:53,480 --> 01:12:57,121 - How do you know? - General Speidel said. 692 01:12:57,121 --> 01:13:03,041 He insinuated that for me. Although your name was mentioned then. 693 01:13:05,640 --> 01:13:07,480 I know nothing . 694 01:13:07,480 --> 01:13:12,921 Position the front worsens by the day . 97,000 man has been killed ... 695 01:13:12,921 --> 01:13:17,360 Although troop material losses are unusually high - 696 01:13:17,360 --> 01:13:20,201 - And have only partially replaced . 697 01:13:20,201 --> 01:13:23,680 ... of which 2,360 officers. 698 01:13:23,680 --> 01:13:27,640 That means , on average, 2500 to 3000 to ... 699 01:13:27,640 --> 01:13:29,640 A total of about 10 000 men. 700 01:13:29,640 --> 01:13:34,041 As the fighting has shown , will the hostile stake - 701 01:13:34,041 --> 01:13:38,041 - That part of crush even the bravest of troops - 702 01:13:38,041 --> 01:13:42,081 - Leading to loss of people , weapons and ... 703 01:13:43,121 --> 01:13:44,720 We have problems . 704 01:13:46,320 --> 01:13:50,400 - Heil Hitler, Obersturmbannführer ! - Heil Hitler. 705 01:13:52,121 --> 01:13:55,240 - Heil Hitler ! - What do I owe the honor ? 706 01:13:55,240 --> 01:13:59,520 - A French saboteur is hiding here. - In my headquarters ? 707 01:13:59,520 --> 01:14:02,520 Countess . Count nephews. 708 01:14:03,680 --> 01:14:07,280 Count's family has my protection . Who maintains it? 709 01:14:07,280 --> 01:14:12,720 We grabbed a British agent yesterday. He has unequivocally pointed to her. 710 01:14:12,720 --> 01:14:16,921 - You must be kidding. - I understand that news shocks you. 711 01:14:18,041 --> 01:14:21,001 But you should be grateful. 712 01:14:21,001 --> 01:14:23,881 They had planned to assassinate you. 713 01:14:24,921 --> 01:14:28,520 Stand species Fuhrer . This teaches interest you. 714 01:14:49,400 --> 01:14:52,720 I guess it does not the army group's radio. 715 01:14:54,240 --> 01:14:58,360 - SS has gripped the people of the village. - The Countess ? 716 01:14:58,360 --> 01:15:00,201 No. 717 01:15:01,801 --> 01:15:04,640 Where did we ? 718 01:15:04,640 --> 01:15:08,520 " The troops are fighting heroically all over. " 719 01:15:08,520 --> 01:15:14,520 ... but still approaching the uneven battle ... an end. 720 01:15:15,560 --> 01:15:22,640 According to me it is necessary ... to draw political conclusions from the situation . 721 01:15:22,640 --> 01:15:27,520 "According to me it is necessary to draw political conclusions from the situation . " 722 01:15:27,520 --> 01:15:31,480 - Should you send it? - You are right . It's too risky . 723 01:15:31,480 --> 01:15:33,961 I talk to him. 724 01:15:33,961 --> 01:15:36,801 We want to have peace negotiations. 725 01:15:36,801 --> 01:15:43,001 " Politics " is a loaded word for Hitler. He believes that Providence rescues him . 726 01:15:43,001 --> 01:15:48,280 - Delete the word "political" . - Good . I'm sending it to Kluge today. 727 01:15:49,961 --> 01:15:52,801 - Field Marshal ... - What is it now, when ? 728 01:15:54,320 --> 01:15:57,161 How much told von Hofacker ? 729 01:15:57,161 --> 01:16:01,041 - What do you mean? - Initiate he s in the plans ? 730 01:16:01,041 --> 01:16:05,961 He asked if I could think of a new state and military power. Plans ? 731 01:16:05,961 --> 01:16:11,121 I do not know . Only a small circle know how the coup designed. 732 01:16:11,121 --> 01:16:15,680 If you prosecute Hitler , I'm with . But I support no attacks. 733 01:16:15,680 --> 01:16:19,121 There I have not changed my mind , General. 734 01:16:19,121 --> 01:16:21,841 PARIS 16 JULI 1944 735 01:16:36,400 --> 01:16:40,480 He knows nothing about the attack . Hofacker said nothing about it. 736 01:16:40,480 --> 01:16:43,440 He believes that we should prosecute Hitler. 737 01:16:43,440 --> 01:16:48,881 Hofacker said Rommel stood available to the peace negotiations. 738 01:16:50,841 --> 01:16:54,400 For peace negotiations. Not for an attack . 739 01:16:54,400 --> 01:16:57,560 He must realize that it will be violent . 740 01:16:57,560 --> 01:17:01,201 " Fierce " does not murder. 741 01:17:01,201 --> 01:17:03,520 Gentlemen ... 742 01:17:06,001 --> 01:17:11,720 We may not be made ??for it, but it must be done . With or without Rommel . 743 01:17:11,720 --> 01:17:16,041 - Hitler faced with an ultimatum . - What ? ! 744 01:17:18,041 --> 01:17:24,360 Does he not agree to peace negotiations , opens Rommel and Kluge front. 745 01:17:24,360 --> 01:17:29,480 When Hitler may ultimatum depositing he Rommel . Or worse. 746 01:17:29,480 --> 01:17:33,520 - We risk Valkyrias success. - " Valkyrie " ? 747 01:17:35,161 --> 01:17:42,001 Stauffenberg's people have a plan, if national emergency imposed. 748 01:17:43,041 --> 01:17:47,041 Reserve Army takes over power the Interior. 749 01:17:47,041 --> 01:17:51,201 the condition is an attempt on Hitler. 750 01:17:52,440 --> 01:17:57,440 As plotters appears not as authors ? 751 01:17:57,440 --> 01:18:02,280 No. It will appear as a coup of party members and SS. 752 01:18:02,280 --> 01:18:06,921 The plan enables all departments, though they are not involved. 753 01:18:06,921 --> 01:18:13,520 They act according to the emergency plan Hitler himself has blessed . 754 01:18:13,520 --> 01:18:17,280 We just need a reason to enable it. 755 01:18:17,280 --> 01:18:20,201 - Ingenious . - The front is the only uncertain. 756 01:18:20,201 --> 01:18:26,881 Just because we contacted Rommel . The soldiers respect him enormously. 757 01:18:26,881 --> 01:18:30,961 - Should he just be propaganda ? - Rommel factor . 758 01:18:30,961 --> 01:18:36,161 - Goebbels made ??him a folk hero. - That we use now. 759 01:18:36,161 --> 01:18:41,001 Now you have a unique opportunity to make people a really great service. 760 01:18:41,001 --> 01:18:44,121 It is marshal certainly aware . 761 01:18:48,961 --> 01:18:51,440 Yes ? 762 01:18:51,440 --> 01:18:55,240 - General Field Marshal . - Good morning. Something new ? 763 01:18:55,240 --> 01:18:59,001 according Aldinger go ye to Dietrich today. 764 01:18:59,001 --> 01:19:03,400 - Yes, to the front in Caen. - Should you discuss your plans? 765 01:19:03,400 --> 01:19:05,240 Of course . 766 01:19:05,240 --> 01:19:09,320 He is an inveterate National Socialist . He tells SS. 767 01:19:09,320 --> 01:19:13,041 I know who he is, but we have no choice. 768 01:19:13,041 --> 01:19:16,881 - Otherwise, the Waffen -SS war. - Why not ... 769 01:19:16,881 --> 01:19:22,440 - ... Tell Himmler and Goebbels ? - Dietrich is experienced . He understands . 770 01:19:25,320 --> 01:19:31,001 Greve Schwerin armor division is prepared to disarm the SS. 771 01:19:32,240 --> 01:19:37,121 - Determines I still here? ! - Of course . 772 01:19:38,161 --> 01:19:41,961 The enemy is still in the West, do not forget it . 773 01:19:46,201 --> 01:19:50,600 NORMANDY , THE ROAD TO livarot 17 JULI 1944 774 01:20:05,600 --> 01:20:09,440 - Did you see the people? What was it? - Respect ? 775 01:20:09,440 --> 01:20:12,680 No, fear. They do not know what to expect. 776 01:20:12,680 --> 01:20:16,280 - What do you think? - That we become a British colony. 777 01:20:16,280 --> 01:20:21,240 - And not a part of Stalin's Bolshevism. - Enemy Plan! Eight. 778 01:20:21,240 --> 01:20:22,720 Give it here . 779 01:20:28,720 --> 01:20:32,921 Do you see the way there? Attempts to reach the forest. Quick! 780 01:20:32,921 --> 01:20:35,520 Hurry up! Accelerate ! 781 01:21:08,320 --> 01:21:10,761 Field Marshal ! 782 01:21:17,320 --> 01:21:19,161 Field Marshal . 783 01:21:22,041 --> 01:21:25,240 Help me! Hurry up! 784 01:21:26,560 --> 01:21:29,001 Hurry up! Come on . 785 01:21:41,680 --> 01:21:44,961 PARIS Kluges HEADQUARTERS 786 01:21:47,121 --> 01:21:49,480 Blumentritt . 787 01:21:49,480 --> 01:21:52,600 Just a moment . - Field Marshal ? 788 01:21:52,600 --> 01:21:55,801 - Yes ? - General Speidel . 789 01:21:59,961 --> 01:22:02,161 Yes, Kluge here. 790 01:22:06,961 --> 01:22:09,081 Yes. Roger that. 791 01:22:09,081 --> 01:22:12,560 No, I tell the high command . 792 01:22:12,560 --> 01:22:14,801 Blumentritt . 793 01:22:19,560 --> 01:22:23,440 Rommel is badly wounded. They do not know if he survives . 794 01:22:23,440 --> 01:22:28,041 - It was taken only it! - Call up the command. 795 01:22:28,041 --> 01:22:35,240 What happened to Rommel's letter ? Have we sent it to the Führer than ? 796 01:22:35,240 --> 01:22:39,240 - No, you wanted to add it . - Well, yes ... 797 01:22:39,240 --> 01:22:41,720 Archive it for so long. 798 01:22:47,400 --> 01:22:52,280 He has a skull fracture . it is a miracle that he survived the night . 799 01:22:53,320 --> 01:22:58,520 The Führer has given me the command here , until Rommel has recovered . 800 01:22:59,400 --> 01:23:05,001 - Can I count on your support, Speidel ? - Of course . 801 01:23:05,001 --> 01:23:09,280 I set up my fighter place here in the castle. 802 01:23:09,280 --> 01:23:12,121 When I reach the front faster. 803 01:23:12,121 --> 01:23:16,161 - Blumentritt replace me in Paris. - Of course . 804 01:23:16,161 --> 01:23:18,841 That's all for now. 805 01:23:22,121 --> 01:23:28,001 Yeah, right ... Since this morning , attacking our enemy positions in Caen. 806 01:23:34,280 --> 01:23:40,801 The bombing was the 16th anti-aircraft and 272 text Infantry Division - 807 01:23:40,801 --> 01:23:44,121 - Which was along the front , totally obliterated . 808 01:23:46,640 --> 01:23:50,320 - Keeps the front stalls ? - So far . 809 01:23:52,400 --> 01:23:54,921 What about Daniel? 810 01:23:56,440 --> 01:23:58,680 He's dead. 811 01:23:58,680 --> 01:24:02,240 He did not . He died in the night. 812 01:24:05,600 --> 01:24:09,081 - You have received a telegram from the Führer. - Well ... 813 01:24:10,640 --> 01:24:16,440 "My best wishes for a speedy recovery . " 814 01:24:16,440 --> 01:24:20,121 - Signed by Adolf Hitler. - That's it? 815 01:24:20,121 --> 01:24:22,440 Yes, Field Marshal . 816 01:24:23,961 --> 01:24:31,201 Stauffenberg is still set to it . He flies to headquarters tomorrow. 817 01:24:31,201 --> 01:24:36,761 Kluge has moved th Panzer division to the front. 818 01:24:36,761 --> 01:24:41,921 - Now we can no longer stop the SS. - We hope to Kluge . 819 01:24:41,921 --> 01:24:46,161 How's ultimatum ? Have high command responded ? 820 01:24:46,161 --> 01:24:51,280 - It no longer refers to the ultimatum . - Has not been sent yet? 821 01:24:53,041 --> 01:24:58,640 Kluge has been informed long . He has met with the conspirators . 822 01:24:58,640 --> 01:25:04,320 I do not think he is ready to peace negotiations with the Allies. 823 01:25:04,320 --> 01:25:08,680 - There will be no negotiations , General. - Why not ? 824 01:25:08,680 --> 01:25:16,161 The Allies accept a surrender Only if we give up even in the East. 825 01:25:17,761 --> 01:25:19,201 What does that mean? 826 01:25:19,201 --> 01:25:25,081 The fact that we show the world that we dare revolt against these criminals . 827 01:25:36,560 --> 01:25:39,400 General! 828 01:25:39,400 --> 01:25:42,600 Countess ? What are you doing here? 829 01:25:43,720 --> 01:25:50,001 The hotel interests my colleagues. And Rommel stabsbil falls in the eye. 830 01:25:50,001 --> 01:25:52,761 How is the field marshal ? 831 01:25:56,520 --> 01:25:58,961 I can betray you. 832 01:26:00,801 --> 01:26:04,801 SS has taken hostages in the village. I should surrender myself . 833 01:26:04,801 --> 01:26:08,640 Some of them are children. Can you do something ? 834 01:26:09,680 --> 01:26:14,801 - Unfortunately, I have no influence. - I understand . Best of luck. 835 01:26:16,320 --> 01:26:18,680 What will you do ? 836 01:26:20,480 --> 01:26:24,121 - I will surrender myself . - Do not do it . 837 01:26:24,121 --> 01:26:28,320 - Things are changing faster than you think. - Really? 838 01:26:29,240 --> 01:26:32,240 One should never give up hope. 839 01:26:43,560 --> 01:26:48,440 night of July 19 shot fighter over northern France down 840 01:26:48,440 --> 01:26:51,440 - 30 British bombers. 841 01:26:51,440 --> 01:26:58,320 artillery at the channel coast fired on a destroyers that exploded and sank. 842 01:26:58,320 --> 01:27:03,161 Normandy attacked enemy Caen from the east and southeast , 843 01:27:03,161 --> 01:27:08,320 - with the support of armored artillery and bombers , 844 01:27:08,320 --> 01:27:12,081 - without achieving the desired breakthrough . 845 01:27:13,921 --> 01:27:16,600 - It is Finckh . - Zossens ministry . 846 01:27:16,600 --> 01:27:20,001 - Is everything ready for exercise? - Yes. 847 01:27:27,440 --> 01:27:30,680 SAINT -LO IN NORMANDY , 14:00 848 01:27:34,680 --> 01:27:37,560 Hostile thrusts in the south , 849 01:27:37,560 --> 01:27:41,961 - and fierce U.S. attack in northwest 850 01:27:41,961 --> 01:27:44,600 - caused large losses. 851 01:27:44,600 --> 01:27:49,640 Attack Aircraft supported Land Forces Defense 852 01:27:49,640 --> 01:27:52,480 - and eliminated ten enemy tanks. 853 01:27:52,480 --> 01:27:57,921 16 enemy aircraft shot down in aerial combat. The night of Thurs ... 854 01:28:00,001 --> 01:28:03,881 - It is Finckh . - exercise is completed. 855 01:28:05,801 --> 01:28:08,161 Right. 856 01:28:32,320 --> 01:28:35,841 Gestapo carried out a coup in Berlin. 857 01:28:35,841 --> 01:28:39,801 An attempt on the Führer. He's dead. 858 01:28:39,801 --> 01:28:44,761 Witzleben and Beck has formed an interim government . 859 01:28:44,761 --> 01:28:47,121 Who told you that ? 860 01:28:47,121 --> 01:28:50,240 Our military commander , Stülpnagel . 861 01:28:50,240 --> 01:28:54,520 SS and Gestapo carried out a coup in Berlin. 862 01:28:54,520 --> 01:28:56,600 The Führer is dead. 863 01:28:56,600 --> 01:29:01,400 All of the security in Paris and the leaders of the SS must be grasped . 864 01:29:01,400 --> 01:29:06,320 Here are the latest plan sketches across all their offices. 865 01:29:06,320 --> 01:29:09,001 - All clear ? - Yes ! 866 01:29:10,400 --> 01:29:14,360 Hofacker . Just a moment . 867 01:29:14,360 --> 01:29:18,400 - The General Speidel . - Stülpnagel . 868 01:29:18,400 --> 01:29:24,081 Field Marshal von Kluge wants to meet you the battle command center at 20. 869 01:29:25,121 --> 01:29:28,680 An important meeting. Thank you. 870 01:29:33,280 --> 01:29:37,081 - What did he say? - That he will . 871 01:29:37,081 --> 01:29:40,761 Yes! What is it? 872 01:29:40,761 --> 01:29:45,240 A remote- written message from Field Marshal Keitel . 873 01:29:45,240 --> 01:29:49,600 - What does he ? - To Hitler alive. 874 01:29:53,081 --> 01:29:56,720 Find out the truth . It must go. 875 01:29:56,720 --> 01:29:58,921 Sure . 876 01:30:01,400 --> 01:30:06,360 Tell me, Speidel ... Did you and Rommel about this? 877 01:30:10,121 --> 01:30:11,801 No. 878 01:30:11,801 --> 01:30:15,881 Next, a repeat of an important message 879 01:30:15,881 --> 01:30:19,081 - which aired this afternoon. 880 01:30:19,081 --> 01:30:23,761 Aldinger ... Lower the sound on the radio. 881 01:30:23,761 --> 01:30:29,761 Today conducted a bombing v Führer . < / i > 882 01:30:29,761 --> 01:30:32,961 SS HEADQUARTERS IN PARIS ; 20:30 883 01:30:32,961 --> 01:30:37,121 - What now , sir ? - We are here to arrest you. 884 01:30:37,121 --> 01:30:41,001 - In general Stülpnagels orders. - Excuse me? 885 01:30:41,001 --> 01:30:44,520 Come on , out. Out with you! 886 01:30:50,841 --> 01:30:56,280 - Gruppenführer . Your gun , please. - This you will regret. 887 01:30:57,240 --> 01:31:00,440 Rommel HEADQUARTERS , 20:40 888 01:31:28,081 --> 01:31:34,041 Now that the Führer is dead, we must make decisions. What will you do ? 889 01:31:34,041 --> 01:31:37,320 Settle down , gentlemen. 890 01:31:39,360 --> 01:31:44,201 My lords , We have received conflicting information . 891 01:31:44,201 --> 01:31:49,680 Half an hour ago I spoke the phone with General Stief . 892 01:31:49,680 --> 01:31:52,001 He is currently at Mamry - 893 01:31:52,001 --> 01:31:57,961 - And have talked to some officers who left the Wolf's Lair today. 894 01:31:57,961 --> 01:32:02,161 They say Hitler survived the bomb attack . 895 01:32:05,841 --> 01:32:09,440 What takes place in Berlin is not conclusive. 896 01:32:09,440 --> 01:32:14,121 The decisions made here in France is very important. 897 01:32:14,121 --> 01:32:21,121 For Germany's future sake, abandon Hitler and suffered the liberation of the West. 898 01:32:21,121 --> 01:32:26,720 Make the Field Marshal Rommel had done - put an end to the bloody murders. 899 01:32:26,720 --> 01:32:32,520 Do not end even worse. Prevent German history's worst disaster. 900 01:32:33,761 --> 01:32:36,640 Yes ? Just a moment . 901 01:32:37,680 --> 01:32:41,081 General Warlimont , the Führer's headquarters. 902 01:32:41,081 --> 01:32:43,240 The Kluge . 903 01:32:46,041 --> 01:32:49,680 Roger that. I am very relieved. 904 01:32:53,600 --> 01:32:58,520 General Warlimont state that the Führer is the best of health . 905 01:32:58,520 --> 01:33:02,240 The attack failed , that is. 906 01:33:02,240 --> 01:33:09,520 - But , I thought you knew. - No ... I had no idea. 907 01:33:11,081 --> 01:33:14,001 Gentlemen, dinner is served . 908 01:33:23,360 --> 01:33:26,201 Yes. Make gentlemen. 909 01:33:30,801 --> 01:33:35,240 - Field Marshal , I need to talk to you. - Are we ready? 910 01:33:37,921 --> 01:33:40,081 What ? ! 911 01:33:40,081 --> 01:33:44,761 The entire security and group Führer Oberg be arrested . 912 01:33:44,761 --> 01:33:49,121 Or have already been arrested. On Stülpnagels orders. 913 01:33:49,121 --> 01:33:54,680 He did it without consulting any or inform their commander in chief. 914 01:33:54,680 --> 01:33:58,280 It's arbitrary conduct unprecedented ! 915 01:34:03,041 --> 01:34:06,081 Refer to that the order is immediately withdrawn . 916 01:34:06,081 --> 01:34:09,320 The facts speak for themselves. 917 01:34:09,320 --> 01:34:12,360 Your word and your honor is in danger. 918 01:34:12,360 --> 01:34:16,480 Army's honor and the fate of millions is in your hands . 919 01:34:22,001 --> 01:34:26,001 Well ... if the pig had died , so ... 920 01:34:39,841 --> 01:34:44,201 If I were you , I would try to escape as civilian. 921 01:34:44,201 --> 01:34:46,881 Try to jump off . 922 01:34:54,761 --> 01:35:01,360 A little dab ambitious , unscrupulous foolish and criminal officers , 923 01:35:01,360 --> 01:35:07,761 - forged a plot to eliminate me and the leadership of the armed forces. 924 01:35:07,761 --> 01:35:13,240 The bomb was placed out of Stauffenberg and exploded two meters away from me. 925 01:35:13,240 --> 01:35:17,560 injured many of my co-workers difficult. One died. < / I > 926 01:35:17,560 --> 01:35:22,841 myself am completely unharmed , except a shake of the hand, a few scratches ... 927 01:35:36,320 --> 01:35:39,680 A ROAD NEAR VERDUN , 21 JULI 1944 928 01:35:54,121 --> 01:35:59,240 I go to the lake. I must go on the legs. Hold at the next intersection . 929 01:36:39,201 --> 01:36:42,041 - A cigarette ? - Yes , thank you. 930 01:37:02,400 --> 01:37:07,121 Where were you , Rommel ? Where have you been? 931 01:37:07,121 --> 01:37:09,761 It has been mentioned name . 932 01:37:12,560 --> 01:37:15,400 The name Rommel was among them. 933 01:37:26,560 --> 01:37:32,001 Thank you for coming , sir. But everything is already settled. 934 01:37:32,001 --> 01:37:35,680 I take full responsibility for revolt here in Paris. 935 01:37:35,680 --> 01:37:39,121 Just Stülpnagel and I was initiated. 936 01:37:39,121 --> 01:37:42,560 All the others were unaware . 937 01:37:42,560 --> 01:37:46,480 I apologize . But I have no regrets . 938 01:37:48,360 --> 01:37:51,041 Names mentioned . Even yours. 939 01:37:51,041 --> 01:37:56,201 It is enough if one call you had with Hofacker July 9. 940 01:37:58,400 --> 01:38:01,041 I do not remember . 941 01:38:11,240 --> 01:38:13,921 It may not be incriminating . 942 01:38:13,921 --> 01:38:19,640 You were asked about your assessment of state ... and you gave an honest answer . 943 01:38:23,680 --> 01:38:26,520 How does it look on the front? 944 01:38:26,520 --> 01:38:30,360 s 3rd Army broke through at Avranches yesterday. 945 01:38:30,360 --> 01:38:33,320 I do not want to be in your shoes . 946 01:38:37,560 --> 01:38:39,801 Heil, mein Führer . 947 01:38:46,240 --> 01:38:48,801 Read this, Keitel . 948 01:38:49,841 --> 01:38:54,360 That's what that Hofacker said if Rommel . 949 01:38:55,400 --> 01:38:59,801 He has talked to him ... on the attack . 950 01:39:02,761 --> 01:39:05,680 If it is true , Keitel ... 951 01:39:05,680 --> 01:39:10,081 it is a ... of my biggest disappointments ever. 952 01:39:12,680 --> 01:39:18,680 But I can not hurt the people who contact him so highly , by prosecuting him. 953 01:39:19,720 --> 01:39:23,320 Rommel HOME IN MEN LINGEN August 8, 1944 954 01:39:41,280 --> 01:39:45,440 - General Field Marshal . - Loistl . What nice. 955 01:39:45,440 --> 01:39:47,560 Jesus ... 956 01:39:51,320 --> 01:39:57,081 As long as you do not wear the head during arm , it's not so bad. Come on . 957 01:40:02,720 --> 01:40:06,400 FRANCE August 17, 1944 958 01:40:19,001 --> 01:40:23,240 - Go ahead. - A private letter to you from the Führer. 959 01:40:24,240 --> 01:40:28,761 You are asked to come to Berlin and report . 960 01:40:28,761 --> 01:40:31,400 To report ? 961 01:40:52,360 --> 01:40:56,600 The Americans have already crossed the Seine with two divisions. 962 01:41:01,240 --> 01:41:03,400 Yes, Speidel ... 963 01:41:04,360 --> 01:41:07,480 That's all for me. 964 01:41:46,041 --> 01:41:50,081 - Nice to meet you , Colonel. How are you? - Thank you good. 965 01:41:50,081 --> 01:41:53,121 I must speak to you in private. 966 01:41:53,121 --> 01:41:57,240 Go in and tell your mom we have guests. 967 01:41:59,240 --> 01:42:02,720 - What gives? - Field Marshal Kluge 's death. 968 01:42:02,720 --> 01:42:05,801 He was called to Berlin, but took poison. 969 01:42:05,801 --> 01:42:09,480 General Speidel considered you ought to know that. 970 01:42:12,041 --> 01:42:14,320 Yes. Thank you. 971 01:42:16,520 --> 01:42:18,680 Do we know why? 972 01:42:18,680 --> 01:42:23,881 We assume that Hitler gave him the debt for frontal collapse. 973 01:42:23,881 --> 01:42:26,801 All flees from us , Field Marshal . 974 01:42:30,360 --> 01:42:34,041 Are not you ashamed , you wretch - 975 01:42:34,041 --> 01:42:38,520 - Over to you , in the most miserable manner , betrayed the Führer ? 976 01:42:38,520 --> 01:42:42,320 I regret only I did not perform the attack . 977 01:42:42,320 --> 01:42:46,400 - Then it had not failed. - It was ... Corresponding ? 978 01:42:46,400 --> 01:42:50,600 Be quiet , Mr. Freissler . Today, it is my head. 979 01:42:52,121 --> 01:42:54,961 In a year , it applies your head . 980 01:43:25,161 --> 01:43:31,121 - What it was based on ? - Nothing at all . It came totally unexpected. 981 01:43:31,121 --> 01:43:34,240 I will await further orders in Germany . 982 01:43:34,240 --> 01:43:38,240 - Who will replace you in the army group? - General Krebs . 983 01:43:38,240 --> 01:43:42,320 Although Blumentritt replaced and shall report in Berlin. 984 01:43:42,320 --> 01:43:45,240 There is nothing unusual , Speidel . 985 01:43:45,240 --> 01:43:49,480 They are looking for scapegoats for the fiasco on the front. 986 01:43:51,680 --> 01:43:56,201 The conspirators from Paris sentenced a week ago . 987 01:43:57,240 --> 01:44:00,121 Horrible . Even Stülpnagel . 988 01:44:02,161 --> 01:44:05,921 Hofacker has apparently not been executed yet. 989 01:44:11,201 --> 01:44:16,240 - They might still need him. - Do you have anything to fear ? 990 01:44:17,961 --> 01:44:22,121 FREUDENSTADT September 7, 1944 991 01:44:24,201 --> 01:44:27,921 Good morning, Frau Speidel . Is your husband at home? 992 01:44:51,201 --> 01:44:55,121 SECURITY MINISTRY IN BERLIN September 20, 1944 993 01:45:16,001 --> 01:45:19,121 - Good morning , General. - Colonel . 994 01:45:19,121 --> 01:45:22,280 He is not anymore. 995 01:45:22,280 --> 01:45:25,921 Herr von Hofacker has just its weak life left . 996 01:45:28,161 --> 01:45:31,320 Well, Herr von Hofacker . 997 01:45:32,761 --> 01:45:36,600 Tell Dr. Speidel what you have told us. 998 01:45:36,600 --> 01:45:40,560 That you 've talked to him on attack plans. 999 01:45:40,560 --> 01:45:45,240 And that even Field Marshal Rommel was informed about them. 1000 01:45:45,240 --> 01:45:51,921 No. Neither marshal or Lieutenant-General was informed. 1001 01:45:54,201 --> 01:45:57,041 If I 've said it ... 1002 01:45:58,161 --> 01:46:03,041 ... I must have been ... temporary memory confused. 1003 01:46:07,801 --> 01:46:11,560 Mr Lingen, October 1. Dear Frau Speidel . 1004 01:46:11,560 --> 01:46:14,600 Your husband's fate touches me deeply. 1005 01:46:14,600 --> 01:46:19,961 Especially since you have not heard anything from him for over three weeks ... 1006 01:46:19,961 --> 01:46:24,240 ... worries me a lot. I put a high value on your make- 1007 01:46:24,240 --> 01:46:30,081 - As excellent, skilled and ambitious chief of staff. 1008 01:46:30,081 --> 01:46:35,240 I'll write to the Führer today and put in a good word for him. 1009 01:46:35,240 --> 01:46:40,121 " Mein Führer , you know I put down all the power and ability " - 1010 01:46:40,121 --> 01:46:45,680 - "In the Battle of France in 1940, in Africa 1941-1943 " - 1011 01:46:45,680 --> 01:46:49,480 - 'In Italy in 1943 and on the western front in 1944. " 1012 01:46:49,480 --> 01:46:54,240 " My only goal is to fight for and win for your new Germany. " 1013 01:46:54,240 --> 01:46:58,400 " Heil, mein Führer . E point Rommel . " 1014 01:47:00,240 --> 01:47:03,560 Maybe he was informed, yes . 1015 01:47:03,560 --> 01:47:08,280 - But he did not participate actively . - Knowledge is betrayal . 1016 01:47:10,841 --> 01:47:14,041 According to Lieutenant General Speidel he - 1017 01:47:14,041 --> 01:47:19,360 - Via Hofacker , posted by General von Stülpnagel - 1018 01:47:19,360 --> 01:47:23,761 - Knowledge of the plan the attack 20 July 1944 . 1019 01:47:23,761 --> 01:47:27,001 He informed Field Marshal Rommel . 1020 01:47:27,001 --> 01:47:31,720 To Rommel did not keep information Furthermore , he did not know . 1021 01:47:31,720 --> 01:47:35,841 I believe General Lieutenant's apology be unlikely. 1022 01:47:35,841 --> 01:47:40,761 It was his duty to self- report the attack plan. 1023 01:47:40,761 --> 01:47:46,801 Especially as Rommel must have said that he did not intend to report. 1024 01:47:48,640 --> 01:47:54,600 The Führer is of the opinion Speidels that debt can not be doubted. 1025 01:47:56,320 --> 01:47:59,360 Gentlemen . If General Speidel claims - 1026 01:47:59,360 --> 01:48:03,881 - That he has informed Rommel on the attack - 1027 01:48:03,881 --> 01:48:06,640 - The prosecution must disprove it . 1028 01:48:06,640 --> 01:48:11,761 This is a sophistry attempt to acquit Dr Speidel . 1029 01:48:11,761 --> 01:48:14,041 And even then ... 1030 01:48:15,081 --> 01:48:21,081 The matter was so serious that Speidel not should rely on marshal . 1031 01:48:21,081 --> 01:48:26,520 If there is anything a soldier be able to rely on ... 1032 01:48:26,520 --> 01:48:30,480 so ... is it to his superiors doing their duty . 1033 01:48:31,921 --> 01:48:36,280 I hope you realize what this means for Rommel . 1034 01:48:37,320 --> 01:48:40,761 MEN LINGEN October 14, 1944 1035 01:48:49,480 --> 01:48:52,480 WARNING HALT 1036 01:49:31,041 --> 01:49:36,201 You are accused of having been involved the assassination of the Fuhrer . 1037 01:49:36,201 --> 01:49:39,801 - Who maintains it? - We have testimonials ... 1038 01:49:39,801 --> 01:49:45,161 ... by General von Stülpnagel ... Colonel von Hofacker ... 1039 01:49:45,161 --> 01:49:49,640 - ... And General Speidel . - Speidel ? 1040 01:49:49,640 --> 01:49:55,240 He testified that he had informing you of the attack plans. 1041 01:49:55,240 --> 01:49:57,801 I think not on . 1042 01:50:29,400 --> 01:50:31,320 Well ... 1043 01:50:32,360 --> 01:50:37,081 I forgot about me. I'll take the consequences. 1044 01:50:39,360 --> 01:50:43,520 Are you kind and leave us alone in a few minutes ? 1045 01:50:48,560 --> 01:50:53,520 In recognition for your great efforts ... for the kingdom ... 1046 01:50:53,520 --> 01:50:57,921 , your betrayal ... be withheld from the people. 1047 01:50:57,921 --> 01:51:00,520 When you 're ready ... 1048 01:51:05,520 --> 01:51:07,640 A gun I do not trust . 1049 01:51:07,640 --> 01:51:11,680 I brought you something acting on three seconds. 1050 01:51:12,720 --> 01:51:17,041 - What will happen to my family ? - The liability waivers . 1051 01:51:17,041 --> 01:51:20,881 A state funeral is prepared. 1052 01:51:20,881 --> 01:51:26,520 Your wife will get full pension the widow of a Field Marshal . 1053 01:51:28,001 --> 01:51:30,680 Thank you. 1054 01:51:30,680 --> 01:51:34,081 May I now say goodbye to my wife and son ? 1055 01:51:34,081 --> 01:51:36,001 Of course . 1056 01:52:06,761 --> 01:52:09,600 What's the matter? 1057 01:52:10,640 --> 01:52:13,280 quarter , I am dead. 1058 01:53:03,961 --> 01:53:06,400 Come, my son. 1059 01:53:27,801 --> 01:53:33,121 - Aldinger , now online here . - Yes, the field marshal . 1060 01:53:50,240 --> 01:53:53,360 I am innocent . 1061 01:53:53,360 --> 01:53:56,640 I was not involved in the attack . 1062 01:54:08,680 --> 01:54:12,201 I have all my life served their country . 1063 01:54:13,720 --> 01:54:16,440 And done my best . 1064 01:54:26,801 --> 01:54:31,400 Health my peers . Especially my beloved Africans. 1065 01:55:04,480 --> 01:55:08,560 Manfred , they do not spare Speidel either. 1066 01:55:09,400 --> 01:55:12,560 Take care of Frau Speidel also . 1067 01:55:27,041 --> 01:55:29,560 Good luck , son. 1068 01:56:07,480 --> 01:56:13,201 a state funeral , the people say goodbye to a very valiant general . < / i > 1069 01:56:16,400 --> 01:56:22,520 In his daily orders Fuhrer said that a of our best army officer has died . 1070 01:56:22,520 --> 01:56:26,680 His name is in the people's struggle for their destiny become synonymous 1071 01:56:26,680 --> 01:56:31,440 - with outstanding bravery and undaunted courage. 1072 01:56:57,400 --> 01:57:02,961 Residents of a southern German town line the great soldier's last route. 1073 01:57:05,560 --> 01:57:12,480 The official cause of death was that Rommel died of his injuries. 1074 01:57:12,480 --> 01:57:17,041 His wife and son did not reveal that he was forced to take poison. 1075 01:57:17,041 --> 01:57:20,001 Speidel survived in prison. 1076 01:57:20,001 --> 01:57:23,560 He was liberated in April 1945 of the French army . 1077 01:57:23,560 --> 01:57:29,081 Twelve years later, he became NATO the first German army officer .