1945 ⟶ Himmler's Secret Surrender Offer

Himmler, ignoring the orders of Hitler, makes a secret surre...
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🤫 Himmler's Secret Surrender Offer

Himmler, ignoring the orders of Hitler, makes a secret surrender offer to the Allies, (led by Count Folke Bernadotte, head of the Red Cross), provided that the Red Army is not involved. The offer is rejected; when Hitler hears of the betrayal on the 28th, he orders Himmler shot.⟶
Himmler's Secret Surrender Offer (1945)
Heinrich HimmlerSurrenderAlliesBerlinBetrayal1945Nazi GermanyCount Folke BernadotteSecret Negotiations