Hartmann’s Resistance Mission
MunichPaul von Hartmann risks his position and life trying to expose Hitler’s plans and interrupt the Munich settlement.
increasing
Bearing strength in each event
decreasing
Bearing strength in each eventdecreasingA Diplomat’s Disguise
Serving a Regime He Opposes
Mimicking the Minister
Hartmann drafts propaganda-laden diplomatic correspondence in the voice expected by the Nazi Foreign Ministry.
A Hidden Allegiance
His outward career conceals his growing commitment to resistance against Hitler.
The Plot Takes Shape
A Coup Plan
The Meeting in Lichterfelde
Hartmann joins German opponents of Hitler, who plan to arrest him if mobilisation triggers an Army revolt.
Conditional Support
The conspirators discover that the generals’ opposition depends heavily on whether war appears likely and unwinnable.
A New Document
Evidence for Britain
A Dangerous Copy
Hartmann receives a record of Hitler’s earlier strategic ambitions and chooses to reserve it for the British.
An Independent Plan
He seeks a place on the German delegation and a route to Chamberlain, even when his fellow conspirators doubt him.
The Train to Munich
In the Führer’s Shadow
Close Surveillance
Aboard Hitler’s special train, Hartmann hides his weapon and document while Sturmbannführer Sauer searches his belongings.
Access at a Price
The journey brings him close to Hitler but also makes every unsanctioned move more dangerous.
The Warning Fails
Resistance Without Leverage
A Meeting Granted
Hartmann speaks to Chamberlain, warning that the agreement will strengthen Hitler and bring future conquest.
No Immediate Change
The agreement proceeds; Hartmann leaves with his warning unheard as a policy instrument, though not as a moral act.
27 September 1938, morning
27 September 1938, night
28 September 1938, evening
28 September night to 29 September morning
29 September, late night into 30 September
