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Interview with last living plotter of Jully 20 - there will be another Hitler

Discussion in 'Military History' started by Ken The Kanuck, Mar 8, 2011.

  1. Ken The Kanuck

    Ken The Kanuck Member

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  2. Mehar

    Mehar Ace

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    There were perhaps thousands involved in the July 20th plot, is there really only one living survivor left?

    He has some interesting views on life. Perhaps I missed it, but I can't seem to find the title quote?
     
  3. Kai-Petri

    Kai-Petri Kenraali

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    I did not find the title quote either at least the first time I read it. Maybe it´s hidden inside his words??

    This I do believe: " I don't believe that the Bundeswehr will pose a threat to democracy if conscription is abolished."
     
  4. Biak

    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    Are you talking about this?:

    Kleist: One of the last things Hitler said was: "We will slam the door shut behind us with a loud bang." He wasn't able to do it at the time, but who can say whether an Iranian leader won't feel the same way some day? Or look at Pakistan: What happens if there is regime change and the Islamists get their hands on nuclear bombs? There will be another Hitler some day."

    2nd page just after mentioning Iran and Bin Laden.
    He has a good handle on the perspective and explains it well.
     
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  5. Mehar

    Mehar Ace

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    Thanks! Don't know how I missed that but I can see where he is coming from.

    Has anyone else seen this?

    http://www.ww2f.com/wwii-general/23679-last-anti-hitler-bomb-plotter-dies-90-a.html

    What was von Kleist's role?
     
  6. R. Evans

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    Good find. Thanks for posting the link.
     
  7. luketdrifter

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    Very interesting indeed. Great link.
     

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