Germany in War (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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On what date did the failed bomb plot against Hitler take place?
On what date did the failed bomb plot against Hitler take place?
20 July 1944
What was the German name for the command post where the bomb plot took place?
What was the German name for the command post where the bomb plot took place?
Wolfsschanze
Who planted the bomb in the briefcase at the meeting?
Who planted the bomb in the briefcase at the meeting?
Claus von Stauffenberg
Why did Hitler survive the bomb blast?
Why did Hitler survive the bomb blast?
Briefcase moved away from Hitler
How many officials died in the bomb blast?
How many officials died in the bomb blast?
1 dead, 3 wounded
What was Operation Valkyrie?
What was Operation Valkyrie?
Plan for coup using reserve army
On what date were Stauffenberg and Olbricht executed?
On what date were Stauffenberg and Olbricht executed?
21 July
Approximately how many people accused of conspiracy were executed after the plot?
Approximately how many people accused of conspiracy were executed after the plot?
Around 200 people
Who turned on the conspirators to cover his own connection to the plot?
Who turned on the conspirators to cover his own connection to the plot?
General Friedrich Fromm
Which senior officer was among the key conspirators in the July 1944 plot?
Which senior officer was among the key conspirators in the July 1944 plot?
Colonel General Ludwig Beck