The July 20th Plot to Assassinate Hitler

# Episode Summary

Josh and Chuck dive deep into one of history's most dramatic assassination attempts in this episode about the July 20th plot to kill Hitler, also known as Operation Valkyrie. The guys explore the motivations behind the conspiracy—ranging from genuine moral opposition to Nazi atrocities to self-serving old-guard elites protecting their power—and explain how a group of high-ranking German military officers attempted to use an existing Nazi contingency plan to overthrow the regime. Through meticulous detail and some hilarious observations about the absurdity of historical events, they trace the plan from its conception through its execution day, including the crucial moment when a bomb meant to kill Hitler was accidentally moved just before detonation, ultimately leading to the conspiracy's catastrophic failure.