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Erwin Rommel
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In the latter stages of the war, Rommel became increasingly disillusioned with Hitler's strategic conduct, particularly after the disastrous outcomes in Tunisia and Normandy. While he did not directly participate in the planning of the 20 July Plot to assassinate Hitler, he was aware of the conspirators' general intent and expressed sympathy for their cause, allegedly stating that "the geometry of the situation demands a change in leadership."
Following the failure of the assassination attempt on 20 July 1944, Rommel was implicated due to his known dissent and corres…