Friedrich Olbricht

Friedrich Olbricht (4 October 1888 – 21 July 1944) was a German general and one of the plotters involved in the attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler at the Wolfsschanze in East Prussia on 20 July 1944.

Read more about Friedrich Olbricht:  Early Life, Role in The Resistance, Awards and Decorations, Portrayal in The Media

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