Canaris, Wilhelm, 1887-1945

Identifier
990002327170304146
Language of Description
English
Dates
1 Jan 1936 - 31 Dec 1938
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Note(s)

  • Envelope 4/89 ; microfilm reel 055 ; Frames 768 - 795

  • 12 newspaper clippings, 3 articles, 2 pages of archival information and 1 page of biographical information

  • Biographical information in digital form

  • Wilhelm Canaris was a German admiral, head of the Abwehr, the German military intelligence service, from 1935 to 1944 and member of the German Resistance. He planned a 'coup' against the entire Nazi regime but was caught and hanged after the feliure of the 20 July plot -- (Wikipedia)

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