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Burgdorf played a key role in the death of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, who had been implicated as having a peripheral role in the 20 July plot to assassinate Hitler. Instead of bringing the most popular general in Germany before the People's Court , Hitler opted to give Rommel several options.
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Even in his death, Burgdorf displayed his loyalty to Hitler. He committed suicide by shooting himself in the bunker, in the early hours of May 2, 1945. However, the exact date and time of Burgdorf's death is unclear, as some experts claim that it could be May 1, 1945.
Burgdorf dismissed Maisel and Doose, and witnessed Rommel biting down on the cyanide capsule. He then ordered Maisel and Doose to return, drove Rommel's body to a nearby hospital for a proof of death, and rejected the doctor's recommendation for an autopsy.
- 15 Feb 1895
- Wilhelm
- 2 May 1945
- Burgdorf
Oct 3, 2023 · Burgdorf informed Rommel of the charges and presented him with three choices: report to Hitler and plead not guilty, admit guilt, take poison, and receive a state funeral with immunity for his ...
Burgdorf committed suicide inside the Führerbunker on 2 May 1945 at the conclusion of the Battle of Berlin.
February 15th, 1895 (Fürstenwalde/Brandenburg, Germany) Date of death: May 2nd, 1945 (Berlin/Brandenburg, Germany) Nationality: German. Biography. Wilhelm Burgdorf comitted suicide at the Reichskanzlerei bunker in Berlin on May 2nd, 1945, durin gthe Battle for Berlin.
Wilhelm Emanuel Burgdorf (15 February 1895 – 2 May 1945) was a German general who rose to prominence during the final years of World War II. Burgdorf served as a commander of 529th Infantry Regiment from May 1940 to April 1942 (part of the 299th Infantry Division).
