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High-ranking officers in the German Army had been discussing getting rid of Hitler since 1938, though it was mostly idle talk.

But as the war turned against Germany, disaffection in the Army grew, until finally an attempt was made to assassinate Hitler and overthrow the Nazi government.

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Playlist:

Fanfare

Opening War Theme

String Quartet No. 13 in A minor.
Composed in 1824 by Franz Schubert. Public domain.
Public domain recording. Source.

Closing War Theme

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