Carl-Heinrich von Stulpnagel

ModernGeneralGermany1886 — 1944

Military governor of France, resistance member, executed.

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Quick Facts

Born

1886

Died

1944

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)38

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)51

Strategy (15%)38

Total Score45.7

Carl-Heinrich von Stulpnagel — Complete Timeline

1942 AD

Appointed Military Governor of FrancePolitical Action◆ Major

Stülpnagel was appointed Military Governor of German-occupied France on February 5, 1942. He administered the occupation, oversaw the Vichy regime, and was responsible for implementing Nazi policies, including the deportation of Jews.

World War IIOccupation of FranceVichy Regime

Impact: regionaldestructive

1944 AD

Participated in the July 20 PlotPolitical Action◆ Major

Stülpnagel was a key conspirator in the July 20 plot. He was responsible for ordering the arrest of SS and Gestapo officers in Paris after the assassination attempt. He also attempted to negotiate with the Allies.

July 20 PlotParisArrest of SS

Impact: national

Attempted Suicide and ExecutedPolitical Action◆ Major

After the failure of the July 20 plot, St

July 20 PlotSuicide AttemptExecutionPlötzensee

Impact: nationaltragic