Even if the bomb plot of 20 July 1944 is the best known of all, there have been 39 documented attempts to assassinate Hitler.
Quite different from the well-organized 1944 attempt that involved a large number of co-conspirators was the attempt by the cabinetmaker Georg Elser to kill Hitler with a bomb hidden in the panelling of the Munich beer hall "Bürgerbräukeller" next to the speaker's dais from which Hitler spoke on 8 November 1939. The attempt was planned very well and would have been successful, had Hitler not left the beer hall earlier than planned - the bomb exploded 13 minutes after Hitler had left.
Many attempts on Hitker';s life did have a fair chance, but either through Hitler's erratic bahaviour (changing plans and timetables at a whim) or through sheer luck the all failed. Hitler's luck in this, of course, meant the worst of luck for the millions of people whose death and suffering he caused.
2006-12-27 20:58:08
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answered by Sterz 6
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He escaped three bomb attempts. The first was in the late 1930's when a carpenter placed a bomb in the podium he was to speak from. Hitler cut his speech short, and the bomb detonated after he left. Another attempt was a bomb on an airplane that was set to detonate when the plane reached a certain altitude. It also failed and the reason is unknown. The third attempt was partially successful, but because the bomb was moved opposite where Hitler was standing and behind a large table leg it was not fatal although there were other German officers killed by the blast. They all had a chance. Two actually worked.
2006-12-28 01:13:15
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answered by mk_matson 4
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Georg Elser attempted to blow up Hitler after a reunion meeting at the Burgerbrau Keller on November 9, 1938. Chance would have it Hitler left early. The bomb planted in a column collaspsed a ceiling an killed scores and probably Hitler too if he was there.
The famous bomb plot of 20 July 1944 was unsuccessful becasue someone moved the bomb and a large table support shielded AH from the worst.
Of the two Elser's I think would have killed Hitler if he had been there.
2006-12-28 00:01:13
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answered by Philip L 4
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The attempt made on his life whilst he was at his Headquarters in East Prussia, the Wolf's Lair was probably the one that stood the most chance.
The bomb was in a brief case and was placed under a big wooden table very near to where Hitler was standing. When the bomb went off, the table shielded Hitler from most of the blast and killed several of the men around him. Pure luck.
2006-12-27 20:34:07
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answered by The Alchemist 4
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I can only remember 2 plots of any worth. One by the German citizen (was he a clock/watch maker) who bravely attempted to assasinate Hitler. (Massive courage really at the time). However Hitler didn't get the full blast... and exacted a vengeful payback on him and others who were innocent.
Then the Officers.... towards end of war.... but seems pretty bundled attempt. Not typical German efficiency.
M15 floated the idea of an assasination of Hitler well before the war.. but it was over-ruled.
Anyway assasination attempts even today are pretty bundled. I mean..... what cockamaney plan is it to assasinate someone with highly radioactive poison ? Its highly likely its infected the carriers.. and left heavy traces all through its travels in to the UK and where it was stored. And ofc leads a trail of suspicion to certian powers (either Gov or Mafia) in Russia itself. Idiotic.
2006-12-27 20:36:35
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answer #5
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answered by Joe Bloggs 4
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There was a reluctance among leaders on both sides to sanction
murdering national leaders.The reason was that all the leaders at some time were approachable.You have to remember that had they
killed Hitler men with much greater military knowledge would have taken control and it would have almost certainly prolonged the war.
2006-12-27 20:52:30
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answered by melbournewooferblue 4
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Only one bomb attempt. He was saved by a 400 lb table. Lots of security kept more attempts from being made.
2006-12-27 20:34:07
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answered by Feeling new @ 42 4
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it truly is been properly documented that Hitler,Stalin and yet another cutting-edge dictator have ben cursed with an overabundance of Brillo like hair blocking off their rear passages, with the objective to speak. This gross actual anomaly, got here across in simple terms between genocidal sociopaths, serves to forcefullly worsen them into coming up "anal" personalities. the result's they have a stable grip on what they declare as their very own possessions, and could injury every physique who looks to dam their way.
2016-10-28 13:07:24
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answered by ? 4
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The one in his bunker should have got him but as useral the devil looks after his own all the other attemps didnt stand a chance his secret sevice was to good and were nipped in the bud before they got of the ground, Shame it could have saved so many lives
2006-12-27 21:28:02
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answered by ? 7
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Pure luck? Divine intervention?. There were many speculation on Hitler's escape from assasination attempts, a lot of them mystical. Many of his opponents said that the Devil's Hand saved Hitler. Hitler himself said on his radio speech to the German nation just a few hours after the failed attempt on his life on 20th July 1944, "It is the will of Providence that saved me, so that I can accomplish my great mission for the Fatherland". On one occasion during a military conference, Hitler told his generals "I must accomplish everything in my lifetime, for it takes only one crazed lunatic to kill me and the 1000-year Reich I'm trying to build is lost forever".
The security around Hitler is very tight and heavy. He had chosen only the fanatical SS to serve as his bodyguards. His travel itinerary were carefully planned and kept secret, known only to his inner-circle of aides and top generals. Even these travel plans were intentionally changed from time to time for security reasons. Hitler employed several limousines on his retinue, all exactly identical, and take a ride on one of them (all are also heavily armored with tinted bullet-proof windows). On far places that he'll visit, these limousines were loaded into cargo planes guarded and pre-inspected by SS officers, and flown by SS pilots. Along the route, the roads are lined with SS troops and SS snipers positioned on rooftops. Prior to his arrival, a contingent of SS troops inspects the building interior for bombs or bugging devices, the tap water for poison, and air-ventilation for poisonous chemicals. Hitler also brought his personal cook and doctors. The cook also function as the food tester for Hitler's meals. Hitler himself, wore a bullet-proof vest. His cap is specially lined-up with woven tungsten steel, weighing about nine pounds. All people and military officers who were to see Hitler were subjected to body-search with side-arms handed over to the SS inspector.
It is apparent that assasinating Hitler was an extremely difficult task. Indeed, only trusted persons can come close to Hitler. One can conclude that when it comes to security, it's much easier to assasinate the President of the United States than to assasinate Hitler.
2006-12-28 20:10:40
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answer #10
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answered by roadwarrior 4
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