Friedrich Fromm

ModernGeneralGermany1888 — 1945

Home Army commander who tried to cover his tracks, shot.

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Quick Facts

Born

1888

Died

1945

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)65

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)59

Total Score58.8

Friedrich Fromm — Complete Timeline

1944 AD

Involvement in the 20 July PlotPolitical Action◆ Major

Fromm, as commander of the Replacement Army, was aware of the conspiracy to assassinate Hitler. After the bomb failed to kill Hitler, Fromm attempted to distance himself by ordering the execution of key conspirators, including Stauffenberg, at the Bendlerblock in Berlin.

20 July PlotConspiracyExecution

Impact: nationaldestructive

1945 AD

Arrest and ExecutionPolitical Action◆ Major

Despite his efforts to cover his tracks, Fromm was arrested by the Gestapo, tried by the People's Court, and sentenced to death for cowardice. He was executed by firing squad on March 12, 1945, in Brandenburg an der Havel.

ExecutionNazi JusticeEnd of Career

Impact: nationaltragic