Claus von Stauffenberg

ModernGeneralGermany1907 — 1944

One-eyed colonel who planted the July 20 bomb.

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Quick Facts

Born

1907

Died

1944

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)54

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score48.4

Claus von Stauffenberg — Complete Timeline

1943 AD

Severely Wounded in North AfricaWar◆ Major

Stauffenberg was severely wounded in Tunisia on April 7, 1943, during an Allied air attack. He lost his left eye, his right hand, and two fingers on his left hand. These injuries later allowed him to carry the bomb briefcase into Hitler's briefing.

World War IINorth AfricaInjury

Impact: nationaltragic

1944 AD

Placed the Bomb at the Wolf's LairPolitical Action

Stauffenberg attended a military briefing at Hitler's Wolf's Lair headquarters on July 20, 1944, carrying a briefcase containing a bomb. He placed the briefcase near Hitler and left the room. The bomb exploded, but Hitler survived with minor injuries.

July 20 PlotAssassination AttemptWolf's Lair

Impact: global

Executed at BendlerblockPolitical Action◆ Major

After the failure of the coup, Stauffenberg was arrested at the Bendlerblock in Berlin. He was executed by firing squad on the night of July 20, 1944, along with Olbricht and others. His last words were reported as 'Long live sacred Germany.'

July 20 PlotExecutionBendlerblock

Impact: nationaltragic