This was two days prior to the July 20th plot to assassinate the World War I Corporal (aka Hitler). Guderian did not/would not mention this officer by name. It is known fact that Goering was considered a joke by all within the inner circles of Hitler.
I placed "Luftwaffe" in parenthesis (in the question) because my own thoughts range to several people not associated with the Luftwaffe at all. I am interested in hearing from some of you knowledgable WW II buffs - your thoughts on the matter are appreciated, your knowledge of the events that unfolded before, during, and directly after the assassination attempt are important for the person you choose "by name".
2007-12-28 03:46:05 · 3 answers · asked by Gerry 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Alberich,
first thanks for your honesty (to the question) and then thanks too for your generous and kind words. I went to your profile and I am very impressed; hence, I could learn something from you and as you know made you a contact.
For this specific question I am going to let it stay the full 3 days and hope that I can find an opposing view to my own. If not that is fine, I have a method of analyzing this to the point that will narrow it down to 1 or 2 people. All I would then have to do is find some way to verify where those "1 or 2" were most likely on 7/18/44. Sounds easy but I think this research is actually rather fun for me.
Have a wonderful day!
2007-12-29 00:58:06 · update #1
Teacher,
thanks so much for stopping in and reviewing my question.
As mentioned previously I am going to keep this posted for the 3 day limit in the hopes that someone will "happen upon the question." In the mean time I joined a European discussion forum today on WW II in the hopes of furthering my knowledge and finding others more knowledgable on this matter than me.
Have a wonderful evening to you and to Alberich!
Gerry :)
2007-12-29 11:09:08 · update #2
Teacher,
thanks again for stopping by and making an attempt on my behalf for an answer to this question. (Posted 11:58 AM 12/30/07).
Have a Happy New Year my friend!
This question brought two new very important contacts to me - and this is the biggest value to this question!
Gerry :)
2007-12-30 03:59:12 · update #3
I'm sorry, but I have no idea who he was. I'm responding to your question, because it was an interesting one(have "starred" it), and you write so very well: an extreme rarity on this program.
And I checked you profile, and was even more impressed: hope you will ultimately get your Ph.D.; and if you don't mind, have added you as one of my contacts.
Will look forward to future questions from you; hopefully one that I might be able to give a good answer to.
Lot's luck,
Alberich
2007-12-28 04:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by Alberich 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I see no reason for Guderian to lie after the events had taken place. Churchill was not privy to first hand information as Guderian was which immediately suggests Guderian is the better source. It all depends on when Guderian said this of cource; if it was during the war then there is an expectation that he would play down any difficulties that his army experienced, but if this is from after the war then why would he as there is nothing to gain. Personally I'd always be inclined to believe a soldier over a politician anyway unless their was some obvious reason not to such as the soldier trying to play down their part in an atrocity or a defeat.
2016-04-11 05:28:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not my area of expertise. I tried a few things, but I have no idea. Good Luck!
2007-12-29 06:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by La Belle Dame Sans Merci 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋