Ensnared in the Wolf's Lair

In the summer of 1944, a clandestine group of German officers and civilians attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler at his Wolf’s Lair, only to see their plot fail spectacularly, igniting Hitler's wrath. This led to a terrifying wave of reprisals orchestrated by the Gestapo, capturing around 200 relatives of the conspirators in a sweeping act of vengeance. Acclaimed author Ann Bausum delves into this chilling, lesser-known chapter of history through personal interviews with survivors, revealing the harrowing impact on families caught in the turmoil of Operation Valkyrie.