The Heusinger case
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Compilation film about Adolf Heusinger, Inspector General of the West German Armed Forces. The film examines Heusinger's influence within the Nazi Party considering the fact that he did not stand trial for his apparent connection with the plot to assassinate Hitler in July 1944. It therefore questions his (and by association the West's) motives in his current position as a NATO general. Includes extensive footage of the 20th July Plot trial in Roland Freisler's People's Court. Also includes footage of Hitler making a speech shortly before the beginning of the Second World War. | Content warning: Contains distressing images of dead soldiers and hanging victims.
Credits
Joachim Hellwig (director)
Complete catalog record
Original source: AMDigital Reference: N-507285 | Film format: 16mm Silent BW pos | Sponsor: Friedensrates der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik | Production Company: Film des DDR-Fernsehens. | Reproduction of: GDR (German Democratic Republic), 1960. 16mm Silent BW pos. | The British Film Institute
Original production: [German Democratic Republic] : Film des DDR-Fernsehens, 1960.
Physical description: 1 online resource (1 video file (21 minutes, 38 seconds)) : sound, black and white.
Subjects: Heusinger, Adolf, 1897-1982 | World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany | Germany (West) -- Military policy
Language note: In English and German.
Original production: [German Democratic Republic] : Film des DDR-Fernsehens, 1960.
Physical description: 1 online resource (1 video file (21 minutes, 38 seconds)) : sound, black and white.
Subjects: Heusinger, Adolf, 1897-1982 | World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany | Germany (West) -- Military policy
Language note: In English and German.
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Sources
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Record added 2026-11-08 20:56:08