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Stauffenberg

Definition:

Stauffenberg refers to Colonel Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg, a key figure in the German resistance against Adolf Hitler during World War II. He is widely known for his involvement in the failed assassination attempt on Hitler's life on July 20, 1944.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

Referring to Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg

Example Sentences:

• Stauffenberg was a courageous officer who risked his life to protect Germany from Hitler's tyranny.
• The Stauffenberg family played a significant role in the resistance movement against the Nazi regime.
• Historians often debate Stauffenberg's actions and their impact on the course of the war.

Sense 2:

Referring to the failed assassination attempt on Hitler

Example Sentences:

• The Stauffenberg plot aimed to eliminate Hitler and seize control of the German government.
• The Stauffenberg bombing in the Wolf's Lair bunker proved unsuccessful, leaving Hitler only slightly injured.
• Stauffenberg and his co-conspirators were quickly apprehended and executed by the Gestapo.

Related Products:

• Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg Books
• World War II Resistance History Books
• Hitler Assassination Attempts Books