Kill Hitler! The Luck of the Devil

When Hitler committed suicide in his bunker in Berlin, he managed to do what many others had tried to do for 20 years. This film explores how the fate of Europe and countless lives may have been very different if it hadn’t been for the luck of the devil. 0:00 Director: Frederic Tonolli 1:15 Assassination attempts against a dictator, involving a carpenter and military officers, are thwarted by a pact with the devil. 6:17 Assassination attempts, Hitler’s narrow escape, and conquest of Europe. 11:49 Hitler’s invasion of the USSR, atrocities, and the turning point at Stalingrad. 16:59 Failed attempt to assassinate Hitler using concealed explosives during a flight 23:36 Failed assassination attempts on Hitler, Rommel’s dilemma, and the Normandy invasion. 30:00 Assassination attempt on Hitler by Colonel Stauffenberg and the Resistance. 35:46 Assassination attempt on Hitler fails due to a misplaced bomb and timing issues. 41:37 Plot to overthrow Hitler fails, leading to arrests, trials, and executions of conspirators. Hitler’s regime faces internal and external threats, culminating in Rommel’s forced suicide and Germany’s impending downfall. 48:14 Failed attempts to assassinate Hitler lead to the fall of Berlin and Hitler’s suicide, highlighting the tragic consequences of war and the potential impact of a successful assassination.