1 00:00:06,887 --> 00:00:12,678 IT HAPPENED ON JULY 20TH 2 00:03:22,487 --> 00:03:27,038 That's how July 20, 1944 began. 3 00:03:27,287 --> 00:03:29,676 It seemed a day like any other. 4 00:03:30,327 --> 00:03:33,558 Bombs by night. The inferno of total war. 5 00:03:34,727 --> 00:03:38,163 But today brave men would try to end the terror 6 00:03:38,327 --> 00:03:42,366 and save what was left of Germany's honor. 7 00:03:57,087 --> 00:04:01,565 Gentlemen, the new government has been formed. 8 00:04:01,727 --> 00:04:04,480 The old unions will take over the factories. 9 00:04:04,647 --> 00:04:07,878 The rest is up to you and the army, General. 10 00:04:08,047 --> 00:04:10,436 We've occupied key positions. 11 00:04:10,607 --> 00:04:13,201 We can strike like lightning from there. 12 00:04:13,487 --> 00:04:17,002 Success depends on convincing the officers. 13 00:04:17,167 --> 00:04:20,398 And their oath to Hitler? 14 00:04:20,567 --> 00:04:24,685 - Once he's dead, the oath is void. - If he doesn't get away again. 15 00:04:24,847 --> 00:04:27,964 The three failed coups cost precious time. 16 00:04:28,127 --> 00:04:32,198 Peace is still possible. The enemy's not in Germany yet. 17 00:04:32,367 --> 00:04:33,561 But for how long? 18 00:04:33,727 --> 00:04:36,719 It all depends on the terms the Allies offer. 19 00:04:36,887 --> 00:04:39,924 If they continue to insist on unconditional surrender... 20 00:04:52,127 --> 00:04:53,685 Professor! Finally! 21 00:04:54,207 --> 00:04:55,196 Come with me. 22 00:04:57,887 --> 00:05:00,799 - Couldn't come sooner. - Any news? 23 00:05:00,967 --> 00:05:01,683 Yes. 24 00:05:01,847 --> 00:05:05,362 They insist on unconditional surrender even if Hitler's dead. 25 00:05:06,687 --> 00:05:08,723 Then we may as well forget about the whole thing. 26 00:05:10,007 --> 00:05:15,162 - Ask Germany to commit suicide? - It's so near-sighted of them! 27 00:05:15,567 --> 00:05:17,444 America should know... 28 00:05:17,607 --> 00:05:20,963 if the East invades Germany Europe is lost. 29 00:05:21,567 --> 00:05:24,479 Getting rid of Hitler this way invites future disaster. 30 00:05:24,647 --> 00:05:29,164 We're willing to make sacrifices, but for what? 31 00:05:29,327 --> 00:05:34,282 Our own fate and Allied peace terms are of secondary importance. 32 00:05:34,447 --> 00:05:36,403 What matters is that mass murder... 33 00:05:36,567 --> 00:05:41,364 is being committed in the name of the German people. 34 00:05:41,527 --> 00:05:44,200 It is our duty to stop this by all means. 35 00:05:44,367 --> 00:05:47,803 Neither God nor conscience can absolve us from this duty. 36 00:06:00,527 --> 00:06:02,324 You're impatient, Stauffenberg. 37 00:06:02,487 --> 00:06:05,365 I'm not impatient, but this last hour... 38 00:06:05,527 --> 00:06:10,202 I've waited for this moment ever since I resigned in 1938. 39 00:06:10,367 --> 00:06:15,236 At the time, I still hoped this protest could avert the war. 40 00:06:16,367 --> 00:06:18,164 More coffee? 41 00:06:18,327 --> 00:06:20,557 Yes, please. It's going to be hot today. 42 00:06:20,727 --> 00:06:22,479 We've gone over it many times. 43 00:06:22,647 --> 00:06:26,686 Thousands like us have sat thinking in darkened rooms. 44 00:06:27,087 --> 00:06:29,442 Deliberating on how to avert disaster. 45 00:06:29,607 --> 00:06:32,679 Millions are counting on us... 46 00:06:32,847 --> 00:06:34,883 Waiting for you to act, Stauffenberg. 47 00:06:35,047 --> 00:06:38,278 It is our plan, even if I carry it out. 48 00:06:38,447 --> 00:06:42,759 If it fails this time, the German people are doomed. 49 00:06:42,927 --> 00:06:47,284 - All would be in vain. - No! Even if we only show the way. 50 00:06:47,447 --> 00:06:49,085 Others might follow our lead. 51 00:06:49,247 --> 00:06:51,966 What we are doing, what we must do... 52 00:06:52,127 --> 00:06:56,564 is actually an act of penitence. I was never as sure of that as today. 53 00:06:58,167 --> 00:06:59,885 Time to get ready, Claus. 54 00:07:00,047 --> 00:07:03,084 - What time is it? - 6:30. Car's coming at 7:00. 55 00:07:03,247 --> 00:07:06,523 Stauffenberg, not only are we in your hands, 56 00:07:06,687 --> 00:07:08,200 but the whole German nation. 57 00:07:15,647 --> 00:07:18,002 This Stauffenberg, will he stay when the bomb goes off? 58 00:07:18,167 --> 00:07:20,761 No. We can't afford to lose him. 59 00:07:21,207 --> 00:07:24,882 No one can take his place. Not there, and not in Berlin. 60 00:07:25,047 --> 00:07:28,835 I was very clear to him about that. He must return. 61 00:07:29,967 --> 00:07:32,720 Dare we act before we know for sure 62 00:07:32,887 --> 00:07:34,798 if the attempt was successful? 63 00:07:34,967 --> 00:07:39,836 When to carry out the plan is no longer our decision. 64 00:07:40,007 --> 00:07:42,123 Leber has been arrested. 65 00:07:42,287 --> 00:07:45,120 Goerdeler's hiding from the Gestapo in Potsdam. 66 00:07:45,287 --> 00:07:49,644 We might be discovered any day, any hour even. 67 00:07:49,887 --> 00:07:53,163 Success today will put a quick end 68 00:07:53,327 --> 00:07:55,079 to the senseless bloodshed. 69 00:07:55,247 --> 00:07:59,206 We'll be saving not only Germany, but all of Europe. 70 00:07:59,367 --> 00:08:02,086 That's worth even the greatest risk. 71 00:08:02,247 --> 00:08:04,920 You're right. We mustn't hesitate any longer. 72 00:08:06,007 --> 00:08:08,999 I've been thinking of Halder. 73 00:08:09,167 --> 00:08:11,362 He said a military setback was crucial. 74 00:08:11,527 --> 00:08:15,361 Otherwise the masses won't support an uprising. 75 00:08:15,527 --> 00:08:21,886 We've certainly had severe setbacks every day now. 76 00:08:22,047 --> 00:08:24,197 Waiting longer would make our position 77 00:08:24,367 --> 00:08:27,564 untenable in cease-fire negotiations. 78 00:08:30,007 --> 00:08:33,716 By the way, do you think Fromm will join us? 79 00:08:33,887 --> 00:08:35,161 I doubt it. 80 00:08:35,567 --> 00:08:38,525 We can't let him command the replacement training army. 81 00:08:38,687 --> 00:08:42,396 Höpner will have to. He's meeting Olbricht soon. 82 00:08:42,567 --> 00:08:45,525 - Olbricht's a good man. - He's 100% reliable. 83 00:08:45,687 --> 00:08:47,962 - Will you wear a uniform? - No. 84 00:08:48,127 --> 00:08:52,564 I don't want the new state to have a military cast. 85 00:08:52,727 --> 00:08:53,955 I absolutely agree. 86 00:08:54,647 --> 00:08:57,480 Who actually procured the bomb? 87 00:08:57,647 --> 00:09:01,356 It was Stieff. An English model. Salvaged. 88 00:09:01,527 --> 00:09:03,563 - Will it work for sure? - Yes. 89 00:09:03,727 --> 00:09:05,319 Has an acid release timer. 90 00:09:05,487 --> 00:09:09,924 Not accurate to the second. But quiet and absolutely reliable. 91 00:09:42,647 --> 00:09:43,477 Here. 92 00:09:44,687 --> 00:09:47,645 I had the handles covered in rubber. For a good grip. 93 00:09:47,807 --> 00:09:48,796 Thanks, Berthold. 94 00:09:48,967 --> 00:09:52,437 Isn't that a bit reckless? Only ten minutes? 95 00:09:53,327 --> 00:09:54,157 Is that enough time? 96 00:09:54,327 --> 00:09:58,002 I know the place perfectly. Ten minutes is plenty. 97 00:09:58,647 --> 00:10:01,798 Here's Keitel's post, and the SS guard around the Führer's bunker. 98 00:10:01,967 --> 00:10:05,437 Two minutes for the walk, one for the check, one to the bunker. 99 00:10:05,607 --> 00:10:06,926 That's exactly four minutes. 100 00:10:07,087 --> 00:10:10,523 And three for the way back is seven. 101 00:10:11,647 --> 00:10:12,636 So what? 102 00:10:13,087 --> 00:10:15,203 Leaves three to get rid of the stuff. 103 00:10:16,207 --> 00:10:19,643 You forget 30 seconds to activate the fuse. 104 00:10:19,887 --> 00:10:21,923 And 15 for the car to start. 105 00:10:22,087 --> 00:10:23,520 So you have two minutes. 106 00:10:23,687 --> 00:10:26,599 Two minutes can be a long time. 107 00:10:27,847 --> 00:10:29,678 At least take my stopwatch with you. 108 00:10:31,047 --> 00:10:33,436 So you can check the time. 109 00:10:34,687 --> 00:10:35,915 Claus, I ... 110 00:10:36,647 --> 00:10:37,841 Berthold, don't... 111 00:10:38,007 --> 00:10:41,079 Understand that I worry. You're my brother. 112 00:10:41,247 --> 00:10:43,886 And you're needed in Bendlerstrasse. 113 00:10:44,647 --> 00:10:47,525 If you don't get out, we're lost. 114 00:10:49,647 --> 00:10:51,000 I'll make it... 115 00:10:52,727 --> 00:10:54,240 God willing. 116 00:11:41,167 --> 00:11:43,123 - Good morning, Frieder. - Good morning. 117 00:12:58,967 --> 00:13:01,686 Otto, what is it? Breakfast is ready. 118 00:13:01,847 --> 00:13:05,317 - Mother, did you see that man? - No, who? 119 00:13:05,487 --> 00:13:07,796 There was a man in the church. 120 00:13:07,967 --> 00:13:10,640 An officer with an eyepatch. 121 00:13:10,807 --> 00:13:12,957 A face I'll never forget. 122 00:13:13,327 --> 00:13:15,716 He has an account to settle with God. 123 00:13:15,887 --> 00:13:18,162 Don't talk, Otto. Come to breakfast. 124 00:13:18,327 --> 00:13:22,206 No, no, Mother. There was something strange about it. 125 00:13:22,367 --> 00:13:24,119 He had some kind of problem... 126 00:13:35,007 --> 00:13:36,838 There's no other solution. 127 00:13:37,807 --> 00:13:41,277 Innocent people may have to die so that millions can live. 128 00:13:42,407 --> 00:13:44,443 We can be back by 16:00. 129 00:14:05,287 --> 00:14:07,562 Coronel, the plane to Rastenburg is waiting. 130 00:14:07,727 --> 00:14:08,921 - I'll take you. - Thanks. 131 00:14:50,167 --> 00:14:52,123 AW 172 to East Prussia. 132 00:14:52,287 --> 00:14:54,881 AW 172 to East Prussia. Courier to Führer's headquarters. 133 00:14:56,407 --> 00:15:00,958 Reporting AW 172. Destination airport Rastenburg. 134 00:15:01,127 --> 00:15:04,563 Reporting takeoff at 7:02. Over and out. 135 00:15:18,647 --> 00:15:22,322 Stauffenberg's is not the first attempt on Hilter's life. 136 00:15:22,487 --> 00:15:27,003 But a strange chain of circumstances has saved the dictator time and again. 137 00:15:43,847 --> 00:15:47,123 - Good to see you, Höpner. - 9:00 and already so hot. 138 00:15:47,287 --> 00:15:48,436 What a day we wait... 139 00:15:51,087 --> 00:15:53,965 What about Moss and the armor school? 140 00:15:54,127 --> 00:15:57,164 Moss will make sure the tanks roll. 141 00:15:57,327 --> 00:15:59,966 Good. Everything's arranged with Hase, too. 142 00:16:00,807 --> 00:16:05,119 We can rely on the guard regiment and the city garrison units 100%. 143 00:16:06,127 --> 00:16:08,925 I have to leave for Bendlerstrasse. Excuse me. 144 00:16:09,567 --> 00:16:11,000 I need to talk to my wife. 145 00:16:12,287 --> 00:16:13,197 Eva! 146 00:16:13,367 --> 00:16:15,164 Maybe you can allay her fears. 147 00:16:15,327 --> 00:16:18,364 She thinks she'll never see me again. 148 00:16:18,527 --> 00:16:21,166 Sure I can. When shall I be at Bendlerstrasse? 149 00:16:21,327 --> 00:16:24,444 - When you wish, come with us. - No, I prefer to go by train. 150 00:16:24,607 --> 00:16:26,882 You had better not be seen with a disgraced general today. 151 00:16:29,407 --> 00:16:31,284 - Good morning, Mr. Höpner. - Good morning, Mrs. Eva. 152 00:16:31,447 --> 00:16:34,166 Your suitcase is ready. Right there. 153 00:16:34,327 --> 00:16:35,316 Thank you very much. 154 00:16:37,727 --> 00:16:41,276 When will you be back? Shall we go out for dinner? 155 00:16:41,447 --> 00:16:44,996 I can't say yet, dear. I'll call you before tonight. 156 00:17:03,847 --> 00:17:05,405 Shall I have it ironed? 157 00:17:05,567 --> 00:17:08,286 Thank you, Eva. It's not a parade. 158 00:17:08,967 --> 00:17:10,958 I understand your bitterness. 159 00:17:11,567 --> 00:17:15,685 The reason you took off the uniform was honorable. 160 00:17:15,847 --> 00:17:18,725 And when you wear it today it will be like old times. 161 00:17:19,367 --> 00:17:22,518 Robinson, ask if the plane is needed after Berchtesgaden. 162 00:17:22,687 --> 00:17:23,563 Yes! 163 00:17:23,727 --> 00:17:26,560 - Is AW 172 from Berlin here? - Just landed, Captain. 164 00:17:26,727 --> 00:17:27,637 Hello. 165 00:17:27,807 --> 00:17:32,403 Stauffenberg wants his plane ready for the return flight at 12:45. 166 00:17:32,567 --> 00:17:35,525 - He's expected back in Berlin. - No problem. 167 00:17:35,687 --> 00:17:37,518 - Steffen, take care of that. - Yes, sir. 168 00:17:37,687 --> 00:17:40,326 The Wolfsschanze sent a car for you. 169 00:17:40,487 --> 00:17:42,921 Yes, the driver just reported for duty. 170 00:18:15,287 --> 00:18:18,324 - We've been announced. I believe. - Yes, Colonel, we got the message. 171 00:18:22,007 --> 00:18:23,725 Car can go through. 172 00:18:30,367 --> 00:18:32,756 Passenger vehicle WH 49 A 15... 173 00:18:32,927 --> 00:18:35,919 carrying Count Stauffenberg and von Haeften. 174 00:18:36,087 --> 00:18:39,921 Passed outer gates at 11:07. Over and out. 175 00:19:22,687 --> 00:19:23,802 Identification, please. 176 00:19:27,127 --> 00:19:28,446 Thank you, Colonel. 177 00:19:31,527 --> 00:19:35,202 11:13, Colonel Stauffenberg and First Lieutenant von Haeften. 178 00:19:50,647 --> 00:19:53,559 - Wait till I'm back. - Wait till the Colonel is back. 179 00:19:58,487 --> 00:20:00,079 Count Stauffenberg, General. 180 00:20:01,007 --> 00:20:02,804 I'll talk to him outside. 181 00:20:06,247 --> 00:20:09,080 HEAD OF INFORMATION SERVICE GENERAL FELLGIEBEL 182 00:20:16,327 --> 00:20:19,285 - Hello, Stauffenberg. - What's new, General? 183 00:20:20,847 --> 00:20:24,886 - Möllendorf! Greetings. - Haeften! How's Berlin? 184 00:20:25,047 --> 00:20:26,162 There's extra iron in the air. 185 00:20:26,327 --> 00:20:27,885 Moreover, as hot as here. 186 00:20:28,047 --> 00:20:28,638 Great weather, isn't it? 187 00:20:28,807 --> 00:20:32,243 Must be specially in Mussolini's honor. 188 00:20:32,407 --> 00:20:34,045 We're expecting him at 15:00. on the special train. 189 00:20:34,207 --> 00:20:37,597 There's a big to-do in his honor. 190 00:20:37,767 --> 00:20:41,237 Olbricht will launch Valkyrie when you call. 191 00:20:41,407 --> 00:20:43,796 Yes, it's important to act immediately. 192 00:20:43,967 --> 00:20:46,083 Use the initial confusion. 193 00:20:47,007 --> 00:20:49,919 - Going back to Berlin today? - Hope so. 194 00:20:50,087 --> 00:20:52,396 As long as no one ruins our plan. 195 00:20:52,567 --> 00:20:55,286 How long can you block communication? 196 00:20:55,447 --> 00:20:58,041 Depends on the situation. But two hours for sure. 197 00:20:58,727 --> 00:21:02,436 If he dies, I might finish it off completely. 198 00:21:02,967 --> 00:21:06,357 The message center can be blown up, but... 199 00:21:07,287 --> 00:21:09,881 We have to wait and see what happens. 200 00:21:10,047 --> 00:21:13,039 - General, your connecion! - Coming! 201 00:21:16,007 --> 00:21:18,475 Well... Good luck. 202 00:21:18,647 --> 00:21:19,796 You, too. 203 00:21:21,847 --> 00:21:25,396 You can do me a favor. Breitsprech made me some boots. 204 00:21:25,567 --> 00:21:27,717 Exception for an old customer. 205 00:21:27,887 --> 00:21:31,038 - They're finished. - I'll bring them along next time. 206 00:21:32,047 --> 00:21:33,844 Möllendorf, is the beer all gone? 207 00:21:34,007 --> 00:21:37,397 - No, a new batch came in. - Let's get some. 208 00:21:37,567 --> 00:21:40,240 - We could use a drink. Haeften? - I agree. 209 00:21:40,407 --> 00:21:43,399 - May I give you a hand. - No thanks, I can manage. 210 00:21:47,127 --> 00:21:49,641 Got the list of who receives a copy, Kerzen? 211 00:21:49,807 --> 00:21:52,719 All here, General. Special orders, too. 212 00:21:52,887 --> 00:21:56,641 Shall we say that radical SS factions are trying to seize power? 213 00:21:56,807 --> 00:22:01,362 So they don't question fighting the party and the SS. 214 00:22:01,527 --> 00:22:04,644 Beck will say whatever necessary on the radio. 215 00:22:04,807 --> 00:22:07,480 - Who'll occupy the radio? - Cadets from Döberitz. 216 00:22:07,647 --> 00:22:10,764 - Who's the commander? - Hitzfeld. Good man. 217 00:22:11,167 --> 00:22:13,123 I was just in Döberitz on Saturday. 218 00:22:15,807 --> 00:22:17,684 12:20. 219 00:22:18,047 --> 00:22:20,117 Stauffenberg must be with Keitel right now. 220 00:22:29,127 --> 00:22:31,322 Field Marshall, Colonel Stauffenberg. 221 00:22:31,567 --> 00:22:32,795 Tell him to come in. 222 00:22:39,407 --> 00:22:41,477 At your command, Field Marshall. 223 00:22:42,287 --> 00:22:45,563 How are the interception units shaping up? 224 00:22:45,727 --> 00:22:49,483 Personnel is no problem, but we're poorly equipped. 225 00:22:49,647 --> 00:22:53,925 The Führer explicitly ordered they be ready for action. 226 00:22:54,087 --> 00:22:57,397 We only have vehicles for 60% of troops. 227 00:22:57,567 --> 00:22:59,558 May I show you the documents? 228 00:22:59,727 --> 00:23:02,002 I beg one thing of you, Stauffenberg. 229 00:23:02,167 --> 00:23:06,638 Don't paint things too pessimistically to the Führer. 230 00:23:06,807 --> 00:23:08,126 The Duce's coming. 231 00:23:08,287 --> 00:23:11,085 It's crucial that we humor the Führer. 232 00:23:11,247 --> 00:23:14,045 Time for the briefing. It's now 12:27. 233 00:23:15,527 --> 00:23:17,085 Come, Stauffenberg. 234 00:24:01,167 --> 00:24:04,045 What's keeping you? We're waiting. 235 00:24:04,207 --> 00:24:05,435 Coming. 236 00:24:06,047 --> 00:24:08,277 - I forgot my briefcase. - May I? 237 00:24:09,287 --> 00:24:11,403 - No, thank you. I'm fine. - Excuse me. 238 00:24:14,167 --> 00:24:15,486 What is it? Gentlemen! 239 00:24:16,127 --> 00:24:19,722 It's 12:30. We can't keep the Führer waiting. 240 00:24:19,887 --> 00:24:22,355 - He forgot his briefcase. - Hurry up. 241 00:24:48,607 --> 00:24:51,758 Where are you going? Not to the bunker? 242 00:24:51,927 --> 00:24:54,282 No, the conference barracks. 243 00:24:54,847 --> 00:24:56,280 The bunker's being repaired. 244 00:25:20,487 --> 00:25:21,636 One moment, please. 245 00:25:24,847 --> 00:25:27,441 I'm expacting a call from Berlin. 246 00:25:27,607 --> 00:25:29,643 - Get me when it comes in. - Yes, sir. 247 00:25:29,807 --> 00:25:33,482 Troops of the 3rd and 17th Siberian armies... 248 00:25:33,647 --> 00:25:37,765 have managed to advance across the Duna River. 249 00:25:38,167 --> 00:25:39,964 What's been done about it? 250 00:25:40,447 --> 00:25:42,836 I demand that it be taken care of. 251 00:25:43,007 --> 00:25:44,804 That's an order. 252 00:25:44,967 --> 00:25:47,720 - Continue. - Führer, Stauffenberg will brief us. 253 00:25:47,887 --> 00:25:51,118 - On interception units. - Thank you. 254 00:25:51,887 --> 00:25:54,082 You're next, Stauffenberg. 255 00:25:54,407 --> 00:25:55,317 Continue, please. 256 00:25:55,487 --> 00:25:58,160 The Northern Group of Armies suggests... 257 00:25:58,327 --> 00:26:02,286 that we withdraw troops in vulnerable positions. 258 00:26:02,447 --> 00:26:05,644 We should form new lines of defense in this area. 259 00:26:05,807 --> 00:26:08,196 The troops withdrawn from Yugoslavia 260 00:26:08,367 --> 00:26:10,881 can't be desployed for five more days. 261 00:26:11,327 --> 00:26:14,399 Our defenses here are already fairly good. 262 00:26:14,567 --> 00:26:16,922 50 km of trenches per division. 263 00:26:17,487 --> 00:26:20,559 Trenches held by German soldiers. 264 00:26:20,727 --> 00:26:24,197 By German soldiers, General. Please remember that. Continue. 265 00:26:26,687 --> 00:26:30,123 I have to call Berlin. I'll leave my briefcase here. 266 00:26:34,847 --> 00:26:36,883 No call from Berlin yet, Colonel. 267 00:26:37,047 --> 00:26:40,119 - All right. I'll be right back. - Yes, Colonel. 268 00:26:43,527 --> 00:26:45,597 No, the other map, No. 156. 269 00:26:47,367 --> 00:26:49,881 - Where's Stauffenberg? - Making a phone call. 270 00:27:19,367 --> 00:27:20,243 Go! 271 00:27:51,807 --> 00:27:56,005 Get General Olbricht in Berlin for me. 272 00:27:56,167 --> 00:27:56,917 Right away, sir. 273 00:28:12,927 --> 00:28:13,996 It's Berlin. 274 00:28:14,887 --> 00:28:16,206 Hello, Berlin? 275 00:28:16,367 --> 00:28:17,516 Olbricht? 276 00:28:18,247 --> 00:28:19,282 Where? 277 00:28:20,367 --> 00:28:24,636 Tell him: operation completed. I'm cutting all communications. 278 00:28:25,287 --> 00:28:28,324 Hello! Hello! I can't hear you. 279 00:28:29,367 --> 00:28:30,356 Please repeat. 280 00:28:30,527 --> 00:28:32,040 Cut off all communication lines and give the command... 281 00:28:32,207 --> 00:28:34,801 - to all telegraph stations. - What reason shall I give? 282 00:28:34,967 --> 00:28:38,437 Say something terrible happened. 283 00:28:38,767 --> 00:28:40,439 Assassination attempt on the Führer. 284 00:28:40,607 --> 00:28:41,722 Block everything. 285 00:28:43,647 --> 00:28:45,444 Hello! Say something. Hello! 286 00:28:46,567 --> 00:28:48,285 What's this? Was that Wolfsschanze? 287 00:28:48,447 --> 00:28:51,086 Couldn't hear. Very bad connection. 288 00:28:51,967 --> 00:28:54,083 Hello? Operator? 289 00:28:55,247 --> 00:28:56,805 Get me Führungsblitz Wolfsschanze. 290 00:28:59,967 --> 00:29:01,480 There's no answer. 291 00:29:01,647 --> 00:29:03,797 - Keep trying. - Was that Fellgiebel? 292 00:29:03,967 --> 00:29:06,003 Possibly. That will be all. 293 00:29:06,967 --> 00:29:09,561 What? You can't get through? 294 00:29:09,927 --> 00:29:12,805 But I must speak to Fellgiebel. 295 00:29:12,967 --> 00:29:16,084 - Try corps headquaters in Königsberg. - What's the code word? 296 00:29:16,247 --> 00:29:18,556 No idea. I can't get through now. 297 00:29:18,727 --> 00:29:21,560 That can only mean Stauffenberg must have been successful. 298 00:29:21,727 --> 00:29:23,797 Let's launch Valkyrie immediately! 299 00:29:23,967 --> 00:29:26,197 If it's a false alarm like last week... 300 00:29:26,367 --> 00:29:29,803 and I launch Valkyrie again in vain 301 00:29:29,967 --> 00:29:33,118 our last chance is gone. I must know what's going on. 302 00:29:34,047 --> 00:29:35,924 Olbricht! Yes. 303 00:29:38,967 --> 00:29:40,719 Keep trying. I'm waiting. 304 00:29:42,327 --> 00:29:43,919 No answer from Wolfsschanze. 305 00:29:49,247 --> 00:29:51,442 Sorry, we can't let you pass. 306 00:29:51,607 --> 00:29:53,802 - May I use your phone? - Yes, Colonel. 307 00:30:06,167 --> 00:30:09,398 - The camp commander's number? - 017, sir. 308 00:30:16,727 --> 00:30:18,240 General Stauffenberg... 309 00:30:18,407 --> 00:30:22,161 the guard won't let me pass. You know I'm under orders from the Führer. 310 00:30:22,607 --> 00:30:25,121 Yes. Thank you, General, sir. 311 00:30:25,967 --> 00:30:29,164 - You heard it. I can pass. - Yes, sir. 312 00:30:30,007 --> 00:30:31,565 The car can go through. 313 00:30:54,567 --> 00:30:57,604 No vehicles allowed through, Colonel. 314 00:30:57,767 --> 00:31:01,237 - But security just let me through. - I have my orders, Colonel. 315 00:31:06,767 --> 00:31:08,758 - Come with me. - Yes, Colonel. 316 00:31:10,887 --> 00:31:13,685 - The camp commander's number? - 017, Colonel. 317 00:31:24,287 --> 00:31:27,996 Möllendorf? Here's Stauffenberg. The guard won't let me through. 318 00:31:28,167 --> 00:31:29,395 I'm in a hurry. 319 00:31:30,167 --> 00:31:32,442 I'll hand you over so you can tell him yourself. 320 00:31:34,087 --> 00:31:36,647 - Guard Post No. 1. - Let Stauffenberg pass. 321 00:31:36,807 --> 00:31:38,718 - Over. - Yes, Captain. 322 00:31:40,727 --> 00:31:42,160 Your weapons, Colonel. 323 00:31:44,527 --> 00:31:46,085 Go ahead, Colonel. 324 00:31:47,287 --> 00:31:48,515 Lift the barrier! 325 00:31:49,447 --> 00:31:50,960 Vehicle can go through. 326 00:32:18,207 --> 00:32:19,686 He must have been hit. 327 00:32:19,847 --> 00:32:22,964 Absolutely. Such a heavy detonation. 328 00:32:23,647 --> 00:32:25,877 Berlin must have sounded the alarm. 329 00:33:02,687 --> 00:33:06,726 That one-eyed colonel left just before it went off. 330 00:33:06,887 --> 00:33:09,276 - Colonel Stauffenberg? - Yes. 331 00:33:09,447 --> 00:33:11,756 He said there would be a call from Berlin 332 00:33:11,927 --> 00:33:14,646 but he didn't wait for a connection. 333 00:33:14,807 --> 00:33:16,798 Report that immediately. 334 00:33:16,967 --> 00:33:18,923 The guy's joined the Reds for sure. 335 00:33:34,327 --> 00:33:35,601 Damned quiet here. 336 00:33:35,767 --> 00:33:38,327 Valkyrie should be in progress. 337 00:33:38,487 --> 00:33:40,557 The car isn't here, either. 338 00:33:40,727 --> 00:33:43,082 - Can I make a call? - Follow me, Colonel. 339 00:33:43,647 --> 00:33:45,126 In the meantine, I'll get us a car. 340 00:33:54,207 --> 00:33:55,560 Go ahead, Colonel. 341 00:33:56,927 --> 00:33:59,600 - Can I have some privacy? - Of course, Colonel. 342 00:34:04,247 --> 00:34:06,317 General Olbricht, quick. 343 00:34:06,927 --> 00:34:09,646 Stauffenberg reporting back. All's well. 344 00:34:10,127 --> 00:34:11,719 I'm absolutely sure. 345 00:34:11,887 --> 00:34:13,036 What? 346 00:34:13,207 --> 00:34:14,720 You didn't launch it? 347 00:34:15,327 --> 00:34:17,204 That means we lost three hours! 348 00:34:17,367 --> 00:34:20,643 We had no reliable information. 349 00:34:21,967 --> 00:34:24,845 No, there was no call from Fellgiebel. 350 00:34:26,367 --> 00:34:29,484 Of course. We'll launch it right away. 351 00:34:39,607 --> 00:34:41,325 Gentlemen, the time has come. 352 00:34:42,607 --> 00:34:44,120 Hitler is dead. 353 00:34:44,287 --> 00:34:45,845 We finally did it. 354 00:34:46,287 --> 00:34:47,766 Now we can get started. 355 00:34:53,087 --> 00:34:55,078 You know what's on the line. 356 00:34:55,247 --> 00:34:57,681 We're a handful against hundreds. 357 00:34:57,847 --> 00:35:00,998 Our firm belief in a good cause 358 00:35:01,167 --> 00:35:04,364 must outweigh our small number. Then we'll convince the others. 359 00:35:04,527 --> 00:35:05,403 God help us. 360 00:35:05,567 --> 00:35:08,764 Kersten, launch Valkyrie. Issue special orders. 361 00:35:08,927 --> 00:35:11,441 Make sure Colonel General Beck is picked up. 362 00:35:11,607 --> 00:35:13,996 Ollendorf, you take care of the assault troops. 363 00:35:14,167 --> 00:35:17,716 You relay orders to acting corps headquarters. 364 00:35:17,887 --> 00:35:21,197 Schulenburg, you phone the orders through to save time. 365 00:35:21,367 --> 00:35:24,564 You have the orders sent per teletype to acting corps headquarters. 366 00:35:24,727 --> 00:35:25,762 Yes, sir. 367 00:35:26,367 --> 00:35:27,800 What happened? 368 00:35:28,287 --> 00:35:30,642 You don't seem happy we've finally achieved our goal. 369 00:35:30,807 --> 00:35:34,038 I think of all who lived for this day 370 00:35:34,207 --> 00:35:35,925 and who are no longer with us. 371 00:35:37,047 --> 00:35:38,685 Valkyrie was the code word... 372 00:35:38,847 --> 00:35:41,315 for the mobilization of troops... 373 00:35:41,487 --> 00:35:43,796 to suppress civil unrest. 374 00:35:50,247 --> 00:35:53,796 Send this by teletype. You reserved three, right? 375 00:35:53,967 --> 00:35:56,197 But it doesn't say "urgent". 376 00:35:56,367 --> 00:35:59,484 - Ask Major Kersten, then. - Yes, Captain. 377 00:36:10,647 --> 00:36:12,444 Yes, Major. Over and out. 378 00:36:18,367 --> 00:36:20,597 - Where's the LDN? - Yes? 379 00:36:20,767 --> 00:36:24,601 There are special orders for Valkyrie. Secret and top priority. 380 00:36:27,327 --> 00:36:28,919 Gerstig, come here for a minute. 381 00:36:33,567 --> 00:36:37,845 "Occupy all Party, SS security service and Gestapo offices." 382 00:36:38,007 --> 00:36:41,238 "Arrest all Nazi leaders down to the county level." 383 00:36:41,407 --> 00:36:44,604 "Lock up all concentration camp guards." 384 00:36:44,767 --> 00:36:48,043 "Prisoners are to await further orders." 385 00:36:48,767 --> 00:36:50,803 Seems to be a lot going on. 386 00:36:51,127 --> 00:36:55,006 - Who signed the special order? - Von Witzleben and Stauffenberg. 387 00:36:55,167 --> 00:36:59,318 But General Witzleben hasn't worn a uniform in years. 388 00:36:59,607 --> 00:37:01,802 We do whatever they say. Heil! 389 00:37:01,967 --> 00:37:03,082 Yes, Lieutenant. 390 00:37:22,807 --> 00:37:24,923 - Lieutenant Schulipp? - Sir. - Occupy the palace. 391 00:37:25,087 --> 00:37:27,840 - And secure bridges of the Spree. - Yes, General. 392 00:37:28,007 --> 00:37:30,999 - Schulipp? - Yes, Sir. - Cover the telegraph office. 393 00:37:31,167 --> 00:37:33,840 - Your base is the arsenal. - At your command. 394 00:37:34,007 --> 00:37:36,805 - Major Remer. - General. - Send guards... 395 00:37:36,967 --> 00:37:38,958 to Bendlerstrasse immediately. 396 00:37:39,127 --> 00:37:41,243 Block off the Government Quarter, 397 00:37:41,407 --> 00:37:43,875 Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz. and Prinz-Albrecht Strasse. 398 00:37:44,047 --> 00:37:46,845 Disarm Waffen-SS and Leibstandarten. 399 00:37:47,007 --> 00:37:49,567 Nobody goes through. No minister, no general. 400 00:37:49,727 --> 00:37:50,842 Yes, sir. 401 00:37:51,007 --> 00:37:54,283 Set up your command post here at garrison command. 402 00:37:54,447 --> 00:37:57,041 When everything is ready, arrest Goebbels. 403 00:37:57,567 --> 00:38:00,445 If he's not in the ministry, you'll find him at home. 404 00:38:02,127 --> 00:38:03,446 Excuse me, General. 405 00:38:03,687 --> 00:38:05,598 Explain the situation, please. 406 00:38:06,367 --> 00:38:08,642 You understood me, Major Remer. 407 00:38:08,807 --> 00:38:11,367 I expect your report by 18:00. 408 00:38:11,527 --> 00:38:12,926 Thank you, gentlemen. 409 00:38:24,807 --> 00:38:29,437 If I may say something, General, shouldn't Remer have been informed? 410 00:38:30,767 --> 00:38:32,997 I think it's better if he knows nothing. 411 00:39:19,047 --> 00:39:20,196 Alarm! 412 00:39:43,847 --> 00:39:47,442 Nuremberg, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Vienna are informed. 413 00:39:47,607 --> 00:39:50,644 Thank you, Kersten. I should go see Fromm. 414 00:39:50,807 --> 00:39:53,037 Might be no news for a while. 415 00:39:53,207 --> 00:39:55,437 Shouldn't you wait for Stauffenberg? 416 00:39:56,007 --> 00:39:59,124 No. Fromm will know any minute Valkyrie is on. 417 00:39:59,287 --> 00:40:00,322 Yes? 418 00:40:00,487 --> 00:40:05,402 Excuse me. How many tickets do you want reserved for tonight? 419 00:40:05,567 --> 00:40:07,285 What tickets? 420 00:40:07,447 --> 00:40:10,962 For the film. The National Socialist convention. 421 00:40:13,767 --> 00:40:16,964 Tell the propaganda officer he can kiss my ass. 422 00:40:17,887 --> 00:40:18,842 Oh, pardon me. 423 00:40:21,847 --> 00:40:25,078 It's possible to equip a unit with SFA 14F. 424 00:40:26,287 --> 00:40:27,242 Yes? 425 00:40:29,727 --> 00:40:31,479 What is it, Olbricht? 426 00:40:31,647 --> 00:40:34,559 - I need to speak with you privately. - It's so urgent? 427 00:40:35,167 --> 00:40:37,476 Please wait a minute outside. 428 00:40:45,527 --> 00:40:46,516 Well? 429 00:40:46,847 --> 00:40:50,396 General, we just got word. Wolfsschanze reports... 430 00:40:50,807 --> 00:40:53,116 the Führer has been assassinated. 431 00:40:56,287 --> 00:40:59,643 - Who told you that? - Fellgiebel himself. 432 00:40:59,807 --> 00:41:03,004 I suggest we launch Valkyrie immediately. 433 00:41:03,167 --> 00:41:05,362 First I have to be absolutely sure. 434 00:41:05,967 --> 00:41:08,322 Speak to Field Marshal Keitel then. 435 00:41:09,207 --> 00:41:13,359 Führungsblitz Wolfsschanze, Field Marshal Keitel, please. I'll wait. 436 00:41:13,927 --> 00:41:16,043 I doubt you'll get through. 437 00:41:17,367 --> 00:41:21,599 Why? There's no way I can order a state of siege on my own initiative. 438 00:41:23,127 --> 00:41:25,163 Yes, Fromm here. Field Marshal? 439 00:41:26,847 --> 00:41:30,123 What's going on at headquarters? Wild rumors abound in Berlin. 440 00:41:32,047 --> 00:41:35,722 I was just told the Führer has been assassinated. 441 00:41:37,447 --> 00:41:38,482 So he hasn't. 442 00:41:38,647 --> 00:41:42,162 No, no. There was an attempt on his life 443 00:41:42,327 --> 00:41:43,885 but the Führer isn't hurt. 444 00:41:44,047 --> 00:41:46,038 Ask him where Stauffenberg is. 445 00:41:47,247 --> 00:41:51,081 By the way, where is Count Stauffenberg? 446 00:41:51,247 --> 00:41:55,206 I see, you don't know. No, that's all for now. Over and out. 447 00:41:56,567 --> 00:41:59,559 - You really think Stauffenberg...? - Who else? 448 00:41:59,727 --> 00:42:01,445 We've made arrangements. 449 00:42:01,607 --> 00:42:03,962 - Not your job. - Protecting him? 450 00:42:04,127 --> 00:42:07,164 What do you mean by that? How dare you! 451 00:42:07,327 --> 00:42:09,045 Then leave him to me. 452 00:42:09,447 --> 00:42:10,641 May I? 453 00:42:14,047 --> 00:42:16,356 Get me the main office, Reich Security. 454 00:42:16,527 --> 00:42:19,087 No, Berlin. It's urgent. 455 00:42:19,567 --> 00:42:22,525 If Keitel's right, we must halt Valkyrie. 456 00:42:22,687 --> 00:42:24,279 - Impossible! - We won't stop it now, it's underway. 457 00:42:24,447 --> 00:42:27,996 - Just consider... - It's too late! 458 00:42:28,167 --> 00:42:29,156 Stay calm! 459 00:42:29,327 --> 00:42:32,922 Stauffenberg said it was successful. With absolute certainty! 460 00:42:33,087 --> 00:42:34,998 General Stauffenberg's coming! 461 00:42:37,607 --> 00:42:40,679 - Gentlemen, what's going on? - Is Hitler dead? 462 00:42:40,847 --> 00:42:42,917 I saw the flames myself... 463 00:42:43,087 --> 00:42:45,920 I'm absolutely sure. He must be dead. 464 00:42:46,087 --> 00:42:49,124 Fromm just talked to them. Wolfsschanze says he us unharmed. 465 00:42:49,287 --> 00:42:51,437 A lie. They want to gain time. 466 00:42:51,607 --> 00:42:54,724 Our plan must be executed before the lie spreads. 467 00:42:54,887 --> 00:42:58,926 Whatever, the die has been cast. There's no way back. 468 00:42:59,087 --> 00:43:00,918 Fromm has to decide. 469 00:43:01,087 --> 00:43:06,436 There aren't enough new assault rifles for the new divisions. 470 00:43:06,607 --> 00:43:10,236 We'll have to use salvaged French and Czech guns. 471 00:43:10,407 --> 00:43:13,638 - Is there enough ammunition? - Just for initial issue. 472 00:43:17,527 --> 00:43:18,642 Reporting back. 473 00:43:18,807 --> 00:43:21,162 I must speak to you, General. 474 00:43:21,327 --> 00:43:22,680 On the same matter? 475 00:43:23,527 --> 00:43:24,676 Gentlemen, if you don't mind. 476 00:43:28,287 --> 00:43:29,879 What is there to say? 477 00:43:30,047 --> 00:43:32,277 Hitler's dead. I was there. 478 00:43:32,447 --> 00:43:36,201 The situation was so clear that we already launched Valkyrie. 479 00:43:37,287 --> 00:43:39,801 You did what? And who is "we"? 480 00:43:40,247 --> 00:43:41,600 Who gave the order? 481 00:43:41,767 --> 00:43:43,723 My chief of staff, Colonel Kersten von Durnstein. 482 00:43:43,887 --> 00:43:45,161 Go get Kersten now! 483 00:43:46,447 --> 00:43:47,960 Kersten! 484 00:43:50,767 --> 00:43:53,361 - General. - You ordered Valkyrie? 485 00:43:53,527 --> 00:43:56,280 - Yes, General. - Without my approval? 486 00:43:56,447 --> 00:43:58,961 You're under arrest. We'll proceed from there. 487 00:43:59,807 --> 00:44:03,686 General, I set off the bomb myself. 488 00:44:03,847 --> 00:44:06,077 I placed it directly next to Hitler. 489 00:44:06,367 --> 00:44:08,642 There's no way he can have survived. 490 00:44:09,687 --> 00:44:14,556 Stauffenberg, the plot has failed. You will shoot yourself immediately. 491 00:44:14,727 --> 00:44:16,080 I will do nothing of the kind. 492 00:44:16,247 --> 00:44:18,602 It's time to act. 493 00:44:18,767 --> 00:44:21,839 If we don't act now, the German nation is doomed. 494 00:44:22,007 --> 00:44:24,362 You're involved in this coup? 495 00:44:24,527 --> 00:44:26,438 It's not a coup. It's our last chance... 496 00:44:26,607 --> 00:44:29,440 to save Germany. You know that, too. 497 00:44:29,607 --> 00:44:31,598 I'll have you three arrested. 498 00:44:31,767 --> 00:44:34,327 You misread the situation. 499 00:44:34,687 --> 00:44:38,396 - We will arrest you instead! - You've gone crazy! 500 00:44:45,487 --> 00:44:47,478 You'll deal with the consequences. 501 00:44:47,647 --> 00:44:50,923 Take the fourth General away. He's under arrest! 502 00:44:54,447 --> 00:44:57,405 It's a shame you're not on our side, Fromm. 503 00:44:57,567 --> 00:44:59,637 You're making a dangerous mistake, Höpner. 504 00:44:59,807 --> 00:45:03,516 Hitler is alive! I can't go along with this. 505 00:46:11,087 --> 00:46:13,396 Guard battalion on duty as ordered. 506 00:46:13,767 --> 00:46:15,280 Officers come to me. 507 00:46:15,887 --> 00:46:17,684 Company... Halt! 508 00:46:19,567 --> 00:46:20,682 At ease! 509 00:46:29,167 --> 00:46:32,477 My base is Garrison Command. Unter den Linden Boulevard. 510 00:46:32,647 --> 00:46:34,763 - Any questions? - No, sir. 511 00:46:34,927 --> 00:46:37,282 All right, then. Than you, gentlemen. 512 00:46:40,167 --> 00:46:41,725 Get in the trucks. 513 00:48:12,247 --> 00:48:13,475 It's 19:11. 514 00:48:13,647 --> 00:48:17,322 If I'm not back by 19:30, storm the place and get me out. 515 00:48:17,487 --> 00:48:18,636 Let's go! 516 00:48:21,967 --> 00:48:25,039 First squad to the right. Second to the left. March. 517 00:48:46,927 --> 00:48:49,202 Major Remer. What...? 518 00:48:49,807 --> 00:48:51,365 What brings you to me? 519 00:48:53,887 --> 00:48:56,959 I assume you've come to brief me on the situation. 520 00:48:57,567 --> 00:48:59,797 I have orders to arrest you. 521 00:49:31,127 --> 00:49:33,516 Yes, the Führer himself. 522 00:49:34,647 --> 00:49:37,002 You can talk to him yourself. 523 00:49:38,887 --> 00:49:41,355 Goebbels wants a direct line to the Führer. 524 00:50:32,327 --> 00:50:34,966 - Do you hear my voice, Remer? - Yes, Führer. 525 00:50:35,127 --> 00:50:37,482 - Convinced it's me? - Yes, Führer. 526 00:50:46,287 --> 00:50:49,836 Don't lose time, be brutal if needed. 527 00:50:50,007 --> 00:50:51,156 Yes, my Führer. 528 00:50:51,327 --> 00:50:53,124 I'm counting on you, Remer. 529 00:50:53,327 --> 00:50:55,761 Heil! Heil, my Führer! 530 00:51:14,687 --> 00:51:18,839 If they don't know what they want, how are we supposed to? 531 00:51:19,007 --> 00:51:20,360 What's the matter now? 532 00:51:20,527 --> 00:51:23,644 We're to assemble in Goebbels' yard. 533 00:51:23,807 --> 00:51:27,800 - And who'll be on guard here? - It's not our problem. 534 00:51:28,887 --> 00:51:31,162 - Lend me your knife. - Hurry. 535 00:51:31,327 --> 00:51:34,319 Four men waiting to see Olbricht already. 536 00:51:34,487 --> 00:51:38,480 Just a minute... The Thousand Year Reich will be over in a minute. 537 00:51:47,967 --> 00:51:49,002 Heil Hitler! 538 00:51:49,727 --> 00:51:52,116 I'm looking for General Stauffenberg. 539 00:51:52,287 --> 00:51:55,597 - Sorry? Looking for Stauffenberg? - Yes. 540 00:51:56,607 --> 00:51:58,120 Please come with me. 541 00:52:12,367 --> 00:52:13,322 Hands up! 542 00:52:16,967 --> 00:52:18,161 Oh. Now I understand. 543 00:52:20,767 --> 00:52:23,918 Who alarmed the guard battalion? 544 00:52:24,087 --> 00:52:25,759 They're marching on Valkyrie orders. 545 00:52:25,927 --> 00:52:28,600 Valkyrie? I must speak to Fromm. 546 00:52:28,767 --> 00:52:30,997 What's going on here? Where's Fromm? 547 00:52:31,407 --> 00:52:34,126 I'll have to do, I've taken his place. 548 00:52:34,287 --> 00:52:36,847 - On whose orders? - Colonel General Beck. 549 00:52:37,007 --> 00:52:40,477 I refuse to follow your orders, Herr Höpner. 550 00:52:40,647 --> 00:52:43,923 Be sensible, they're on the way. This is... 551 00:52:44,087 --> 00:52:45,486 It's treason! 552 00:52:46,887 --> 00:52:49,845 Is it treason to believe in a better Germany? 553 00:52:50,007 --> 00:52:52,316 You want to watch it go to the dogs? 554 00:52:52,487 --> 00:52:54,876 See our honor besmirched? 555 00:52:55,047 --> 00:52:56,366 The honor of all Germany? 556 00:52:56,807 --> 00:53:01,198 Stopping that is treason in your eyes? Is that treason? 557 00:53:01,367 --> 00:53:03,881 I swore an oath and I'll keep it. 558 00:53:04,047 --> 00:53:05,844 An oath? To whom? 559 00:53:06,007 --> 00:53:09,317 To a man who has broken his oath a hundred times over! 560 00:53:09,727 --> 00:53:12,002 Or did he keep to his oath on the constitution? 561 00:53:12,167 --> 00:53:13,646 Has he been faithful to what he swore? 562 00:53:13,807 --> 00:53:16,958 - Any further discussion is pointless. - I agree! 563 00:53:17,127 --> 00:53:18,560 Hand over your pistol, please. 564 00:53:25,287 --> 00:53:27,403 The state of emergency is lifted. 565 00:53:27,567 --> 00:53:29,637 Special orders are canceled. 566 00:53:29,807 --> 00:53:33,880 This applies to all orders signed by Witzleben, Fromm, and Höpner. 567 00:53:34,047 --> 00:53:38,279 Issue counter-orders immediately. 568 00:53:40,527 --> 00:53:43,519 Himmler wants to know what's going on in the Bendlerstrasse. 569 00:53:43,687 --> 00:53:46,281 I can't reach either Fromm or Olbricht. 570 00:53:46,447 --> 00:53:49,598 What's your plan? Wait till they call YOU? 571 00:53:49,767 --> 00:53:51,041 Not in that tone! 572 00:53:51,207 --> 00:53:53,721 Why hasn't Goebbels issued a denial? 573 00:53:53,887 --> 00:53:56,560 Hitler has to speak over the radio. 574 00:53:56,727 --> 00:53:58,319 Let us worry about that. 575 00:53:58,487 --> 00:54:01,160 A recording unit is on the way already. 576 00:54:09,327 --> 00:54:12,842 Look at this. All orders by Witzleben, 577 00:54:13,007 --> 00:54:15,123 Fromm, and Höpner are canceled. 578 00:54:15,287 --> 00:54:17,847 Signed Field Marshal Keitel. Chief, Wehrmacht High Command. 579 00:54:18,607 --> 00:54:21,326 We're caught in the middle... 580 00:54:21,487 --> 00:54:23,523 The contents aren't our concern. 581 00:54:23,687 --> 00:54:26,281 It's our duty to relay all orders. 582 00:54:27,047 --> 00:54:29,925 Here are Witzleben and Stauffenberg. Here's Keitel. 583 00:54:30,767 --> 00:54:32,519 But only one side can be right. 584 00:54:32,687 --> 00:54:35,997 Till we know which is, we relay both. 585 00:54:43,527 --> 00:54:46,963 Let them talk. Never mind the counter-orders. 586 00:54:47,127 --> 00:54:49,004 Keitel's a pushover. 587 00:54:49,167 --> 00:54:51,283 We must pre-empt Himmler and the SS. 588 00:54:51,447 --> 00:54:52,926 Every hour counts. Thank you. 589 00:54:54,407 --> 00:54:56,682 This is Stauffenberg. Haueisen! 590 00:54:57,207 --> 00:55:01,086 No! Only our orders are valid. Only orders signed by us. 591 00:55:01,247 --> 00:55:03,841 Tell your boss. Don't disappoint me, Haueisen. 592 00:55:04,007 --> 00:55:06,441 Colonel, I have Paris on the line next door. 593 00:55:06,607 --> 00:55:09,246 I'm counting on you, Haueisen. Over. 594 00:55:09,407 --> 00:55:13,363 Why haven't the Döberitz cadets occupied the radio stations? 595 00:55:13,527 --> 00:55:16,280 General Hitzfeld's not in. We're trying Colonel Müller. 596 00:55:16,447 --> 00:55:18,165 So make sure to use pressure. 597 00:55:18,327 --> 00:55:21,046 - Heaften, see to it we get the radio. - Yes, General, sir. 598 00:55:21,207 --> 00:55:23,482 Höpner speaking. Just a moment. 599 00:55:23,647 --> 00:55:26,207 General Kienzel refuses... 600 00:55:26,367 --> 00:55:29,484 - to call back the exposed forces. - Is that him? 601 00:55:29,647 --> 00:55:32,719 - Yes, from his fighting position. - Give him to me. Beck speaking. 602 00:55:32,887 --> 00:55:35,242 Why haven't you retreated? 603 00:55:35,407 --> 00:55:37,204 You said you can't hold your position. 604 00:55:37,367 --> 00:55:40,518 Retreat behind the Danube with all troops. 605 00:55:40,687 --> 00:55:42,439 - What about Paris? - All set. 606 00:55:45,287 --> 00:55:47,323 His death isn't confirmed yet. 607 00:55:47,487 --> 00:55:50,797 But death is certain for thousands if you don't retreat. 608 00:55:50,967 --> 00:55:54,243 I beg you, Kienzel. I beseech you. You must do it. 609 00:55:54,407 --> 00:55:56,637 Don't hesitate for a minute. Over. 610 00:55:57,127 --> 00:55:59,880 - What does he say? - He's still undecided. 611 00:56:01,007 --> 00:56:04,397 It's going well in Paris. Stülpnagel's in charge. 612 00:56:04,567 --> 00:56:07,001 This is the German Radio Network. 613 00:56:07,167 --> 00:56:08,520 Pay Attention! 614 00:56:08,687 --> 00:56:12,123 Important news from the Führer's headsquarters. 615 00:56:12,287 --> 00:56:16,997 This afternoon there was an attempt to assassinate the Führer. 616 00:56:17,567 --> 00:56:19,478 The assassins failed. 617 00:56:19,647 --> 00:56:21,205 The Führer was not injured. 618 00:56:21,367 --> 00:56:24,086 He will address the nation tonight on the network. 619 00:56:25,927 --> 00:56:28,441 So we don't have the radio. 620 00:56:28,607 --> 00:56:32,202 That's Goebbels' work. Damn it! How is that possible? 621 00:56:32,367 --> 00:56:35,404 Remer was supposed to arrest him. 622 00:56:35,567 --> 00:56:39,321 Schmitt-Thiel, send a reliable officer. 623 00:56:39,487 --> 00:56:42,320 He's to assemble a patrol and arrest Goebbels immediately. 624 00:56:44,247 --> 00:56:46,078 - Haeften? - Yes, sir? 625 00:56:46,247 --> 00:56:48,283 Bring these to the message center. 626 00:56:48,447 --> 00:56:51,598 FRR to all military commanders. 627 00:56:51,767 --> 00:56:53,723 That they may pass all the plants. 628 00:56:53,887 --> 00:56:55,843 I want all these streets blocked off. 629 00:56:56,847 --> 00:56:58,439 - Rockwitzer Allee. - Yes. 630 00:56:58,607 --> 00:56:59,960 - Warschauer Allee. - Yes 631 00:57:00,127 --> 00:57:03,278 Also mobilize 6% of Infantry Battalion. 632 00:57:03,447 --> 00:57:05,438 Till now we could play dumb. 633 00:57:05,607 --> 00:57:08,838 But now it's on the radio. We must follow our conscience. 634 00:57:09,007 --> 00:57:11,521 Let's say our convictions. Sounds better. 635 00:57:11,687 --> 00:57:13,439 You have to make the decisions now. 636 00:57:13,607 --> 00:57:16,565 I'm not sticking my neck out. 637 00:57:16,727 --> 00:57:19,161 Send this out: 638 00:57:19,327 --> 00:57:23,559 Stop all orders by Stauffenberg, Höpner, Beck, and Olbricht. 639 00:57:23,727 --> 00:57:26,480 Relay orders from Wolfsschanze only. 640 00:57:26,967 --> 00:57:28,286 And the phone? 641 00:57:32,047 --> 00:57:35,244 Attention teletype operators: All orders signed by... 642 00:57:36,247 --> 00:57:39,080 - These orders go out right away. - Right away, sir. 643 00:57:39,247 --> 00:57:42,637 What's this damn racket? Can't hear myself think. 644 00:57:43,007 --> 00:57:44,998 And if they discover we're not sending anything out? 645 00:57:45,167 --> 00:57:49,763 - Wolfsschanze is far away. - Shot or promoted, that's the question. 646 00:57:50,287 --> 00:57:52,676 But I'm betting Hitler shoots faster. 647 00:57:53,447 --> 00:57:55,961 Mayerhofer, double sentries at all entrances. 648 00:57:56,127 --> 00:57:58,038 Wendland, you get some machine guns. 649 00:57:58,207 --> 00:58:00,767 Nobody gets in here except those bringing orders. 650 00:58:00,927 --> 00:58:02,246 At your command, Lieutenant. 651 00:58:02,487 --> 00:58:06,243 Olbricht wants weapons to defend Bendlerstrasse. 652 00:58:06,407 --> 00:58:08,921 Against whom? Who are we fighting? 653 00:58:09,087 --> 00:58:11,282 I say Olbricht has led us astray. 654 00:58:11,447 --> 00:58:14,717 Let's ask him what's going on here. 655 00:58:14,887 --> 00:58:17,242 We'll hang if we don't take a stand. 656 00:58:17,407 --> 00:58:19,079 A court-martial won't buy: 657 00:58:19,247 --> 00:58:21,556 "Our heart was with the Führer." 658 00:58:21,727 --> 00:58:25,242 Comrades, no more hesitating. This is an attack on our Führer. 659 00:59:35,007 --> 00:59:38,556 Stop! New orders from the tank inspectorate. 660 00:59:39,007 --> 00:59:40,725 Valkyrie obsolete. 661 00:59:40,887 --> 00:59:44,197 Unit returns to barracks. Await further orders. 662 01:00:59,047 --> 01:01:04,121 Hitler has appointed Himmler head of the Replacement Army. 663 01:01:04,287 --> 01:01:08,644 He has been empowered to take whatever steps are necessary. 664 01:01:10,087 --> 01:01:11,076 Anything new? 665 01:01:11,247 --> 01:01:14,319 Himmler's head of the Home Army. 666 01:01:14,687 --> 01:01:17,247 Well, now we know where we stand. 667 01:01:17,407 --> 01:01:19,318 Lieutenant! Lieutenant. 668 01:01:21,447 --> 01:01:23,836 - This just came in, Major. - Thank you. 669 01:01:29,567 --> 01:01:34,243 Lieutenant Rohr, the Führer has promoted you to captain. 670 01:01:36,127 --> 01:01:37,879 - You're Pelke? - Yes, Major. 671 01:01:38,047 --> 01:01:40,515 The Führer has promoted you to lieutenant. 672 01:01:50,807 --> 01:01:53,844 So. Would you do me the same favor? 673 01:01:54,007 --> 01:01:56,601 - That would be very kind. - Maybe Triba can... 674 01:01:56,767 --> 01:01:59,918 I'm in a huge rush. I have to see the ordnance officer. 675 01:02:29,327 --> 01:02:30,646 Well, Frenzen? 676 01:02:30,927 --> 01:02:34,397 Unfortunately, I was not successful. 677 01:02:35,327 --> 01:02:38,000 I couldn't muster troops to arrest Goebbels. 678 01:02:38,567 --> 01:02:42,446 Remer defected to the other side. His command post is in Goebbels' villa. 679 01:02:43,207 --> 01:02:45,402 And the tanks? 680 01:02:46,007 --> 01:02:49,556 Turned around. They're assembling at Fehrbelliner Platz. 681 01:02:49,727 --> 01:02:52,082 That means Himmler is marching on Berlin with the SS. 682 01:02:54,967 --> 01:02:57,083 Our backs are against the wall. 683 01:02:57,927 --> 01:03:00,805 We have no choice. We have to make it work somehow. 684 01:03:15,087 --> 01:03:15,883 Colonel... 685 01:03:17,487 --> 01:03:19,523 You can go home, son. I don't need you here anymore. 686 01:03:22,447 --> 01:03:26,326 I ask to be allowed to remain with you, Sir. 687 01:03:29,887 --> 01:03:32,355 This message is for Colonel Wolf in Münster. 688 01:03:33,327 --> 01:03:35,841 Be careful. Don't get into any trouble. 689 01:03:36,007 --> 01:03:38,362 - Please, Colonel. - That's an order. 690 01:03:38,967 --> 01:03:40,320 Yes, Colonel, sir. 691 01:03:45,847 --> 01:03:47,439 Good luck. 692 01:03:47,607 --> 01:03:51,919 My sitting around here is no use. I want to go home and sleep. 693 01:03:52,487 --> 01:03:57,322 If you're worried I'll make phone calls, I give you my word I won't do a thing. 694 01:03:59,047 --> 01:04:02,323 Please accompany the gentleman to his apartment. 695 01:04:12,967 --> 01:04:15,003 Colonel Müller of the infantry school. 696 01:04:15,607 --> 01:04:17,165 NOW you come. 697 01:04:17,327 --> 01:04:19,887 Döberitz Infantry school ready for action. 698 01:04:20,047 --> 01:04:22,003 It's 22:50. 699 01:04:22,167 --> 01:04:23,964 Sorry, I was on an inspection tour. 700 01:04:24,127 --> 01:04:26,960 And General Hitzfeld went to a funeral. 701 01:04:27,127 --> 01:04:32,042 A funeral. You may be just in time for a funeral here. 702 01:04:32,207 --> 01:04:33,401 I don't understand, sir. 703 01:04:33,567 --> 01:04:36,798 The cadets will shield Bendlerstrasse. 704 01:04:36,967 --> 01:04:38,400 Yes, General, sir. 705 01:04:39,247 --> 01:04:41,602 What's going on out there? Haffner, look to see. 706 01:04:47,407 --> 01:04:49,967 - Haeften, check what's going on. - Yes, sir. 707 01:04:50,127 --> 01:04:52,243 We won't march against the Führer. We're not stupid. 708 01:04:52,407 --> 01:04:54,557 For or against the Führer? 709 01:04:54,727 --> 01:04:55,603 Heil Hitler! 710 01:05:12,687 --> 01:05:14,598 Overall, you've misled us. 711 01:05:14,767 --> 01:05:16,564 We want to know who we're fighting. 712 01:05:16,727 --> 01:05:17,637 Clear positions! 713 01:05:17,807 --> 01:05:20,480 You've abused our loyalty as soldiers. 714 01:05:20,647 --> 01:05:23,605 Where's general Fromm? We want to see him. 715 01:05:23,767 --> 01:05:27,999 You're armed, we're not. You can see Fromm, but first... 716 01:05:29,207 --> 01:05:32,324 Just a moment, madam. You wife, General. 717 01:05:34,807 --> 01:05:35,683 Eva? 718 01:05:36,527 --> 01:05:38,245 There's no need to worry. 719 01:05:39,327 --> 01:05:40,316 No. 720 01:05:41,927 --> 01:05:43,997 We just have to wait and see. 721 01:05:44,167 --> 01:05:46,840 I can't talk now, maybe I'll call later. 722 01:05:47,607 --> 01:05:49,837 So. Good-bye. 723 01:05:56,087 --> 01:05:57,361 Good-bye. 724 01:05:57,527 --> 01:06:01,315 So what's up with General Fromm? This is the last time I'm asking. 725 01:06:03,487 --> 01:06:04,442 Stop or I'll shoot! 726 01:06:35,007 --> 01:06:38,363 You're holding Fromm hostage! Release him immediately! 727 01:06:38,687 --> 01:06:41,076 Put that gun down first. 728 01:06:41,247 --> 01:06:42,760 I don't take orders from you. 729 01:06:42,927 --> 01:06:44,565 So where is General Fromm? 730 01:06:44,727 --> 01:06:47,958 He's upstairs in his apartment, if you want your... 731 01:06:52,527 --> 01:06:57,123 Well, gentlemen. Now you'll get the same treatment 732 01:06:57,687 --> 01:06:59,723 I got from you this afternoon. 733 01:06:59,887 --> 01:07:02,481 Werner, don't. It's over. 734 01:07:06,367 --> 01:07:09,404 Lay down your weapons. You're under arrest. 735 01:07:13,327 --> 01:07:16,239 Don't do this to me, your former superior. 736 01:07:16,407 --> 01:07:18,796 There's only one thing for me to do. I'll do it myself. 737 01:07:19,647 --> 01:07:21,160 Give me your pistol. 738 01:07:26,447 --> 01:07:28,199 I remember how it used to be. 739 01:07:28,367 --> 01:07:31,677 We don't want to discuss that now. 740 01:07:33,047 --> 01:07:35,356 - I ask that you act. - It was different then. 741 01:07:36,007 --> 01:07:40,565 Soldiers didn't follow orders blindly. They heeded their consciences too. 742 01:08:09,887 --> 01:08:11,764 And you, gentlemen... 743 01:08:12,447 --> 01:08:15,996 If there's anything you want to write, you don't have much time left. 744 01:09:11,327 --> 01:09:15,878 There's so much I'd like to write but there's no time left. 745 01:09:16,047 --> 01:09:19,164 In a few minutes, they'll come to take me away. 746 01:09:19,967 --> 01:09:23,039 But I want you to know I am absolutely calm. 747 01:09:23,367 --> 01:09:25,642 Everything small sink ends. 748 01:09:25,807 --> 01:09:27,877 Everything unimportant is fading away. The struggle is over. 749 01:09:28,047 --> 01:09:29,924 Now I will rest. 750 01:09:31,247 --> 01:09:35,160 Your love, that has surrounded me all my life.... 751 01:09:39,207 --> 01:09:41,516 Gentlemen. Are you ready? 752 01:09:43,007 --> 01:09:47,364 Please make haste, Olbricht. The waiting is hard on the others. 753 01:09:52,407 --> 01:09:54,284 I'm sorry, Höpner. 754 01:09:55,367 --> 01:09:58,962 I can only give you a choice between two options. 755 01:09:59,687 --> 01:10:02,520 Prison while you await trial, or... 756 01:10:03,087 --> 01:10:04,361 Thank you, Fromm. 757 01:10:05,847 --> 01:10:08,964 There are some things I want to say. Not to you... 758 01:10:09,127 --> 01:10:13,598 but to the court and to those whose judgment of me matters. 759 01:10:13,767 --> 01:10:17,442 Fine. As you wish. Take the gentleman away. 760 01:10:27,767 --> 01:10:30,520 The court-martial I have convened... 761 01:10:30,687 --> 01:10:33,599 has sentenced the following officers to death: 762 01:10:34,367 --> 01:10:36,961 Infantry General Olbricht... 763 01:10:37,127 --> 01:10:39,880 Colonel Kersten von Dürenstein... 764 01:10:41,927 --> 01:10:46,284 this colonel, whose name I have forgotten... 765 01:10:47,287 --> 01:10:48,925 and this first lieutenant. 766 01:10:50,447 --> 01:10:53,041 The death sentence will be carried out immediately. 767 01:12:15,567 --> 01:12:17,364 Place your trust in God. 768 01:12:17,527 --> 01:12:20,564 In a few minutes, we'll know more about Him than you do. 769 01:12:34,887 --> 01:12:37,640 Column... right! 770 01:12:38,207 --> 01:12:41,836 Forward... march! 771 01:12:46,647 --> 01:12:50,959 Squad... halt! 772 01:12:52,247 --> 01:12:54,556 Left... face! 773 01:12:56,047 --> 01:13:00,245 Order... arms! 774 01:13:03,367 --> 01:13:05,517 Light! We need more light. 775 01:13:06,247 --> 01:13:08,602 Pull the truck up! 776 01:13:25,247 --> 01:13:29,121 In the Führer's name: Get ready! 777 01:13:29,887 --> 01:13:31,115 Release the safety! 778 01:13:32,367 --> 01:13:33,800 Long live sacred Germany. 779 01:13:33,967 --> 01:13:35,082 Fire! 780 01:13:41,247 --> 01:13:44,762 They were but the first four victims of July 20, 1944. 781 01:13:44,927 --> 01:13:48,842 Hitler, in blind hatred, ordered the executions of thousands more. 782 01:13:49,447 --> 01:13:51,677 And the war continued. 783 01:13:52,007 --> 01:13:57,320 Millions of men, women, and children would still lose their lives. 784 01:14:11,647 --> 01:14:16,487 Now it's up to us to ensure they did not give their lives in vain.