Danny Orbach
Senior Lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and author of The Plots Against Hitler, specializing in modern German and comparative history; researched and wrote extensively on German resistance to Hitler.
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Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 3min
Danny Orbach, "Plots Against Hitler" (Mariner, 2016)
Danny Orbach, a Senior Lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and author, dives deep into the world of those who plotted against Hitler. He reveals the complex motivations behind German resistance, including their moral ambiguities and the gripping history of their conspiratorial networks. Discover how lone wolves like Georg Elser operated, why pivotal events in 1938 shaped military opposition, and the daring details of the July 20 plot. Orbach reflects on the legacy of these resisters, emphasizing the challenges they faced and the bravery required to stand against tyranny.
Oct 19, 2025 • 1h 3min
Danny Orbach, "Plots Against Hitler" (Mariner, 2016)
Danny Orbach, a Senior Lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and author specializing in German resistance, explores the myriad plots against Hitler. He challenges popular myths about the German resistance, presenting a complex picture of motivations and conspiracies. Orbach highlights how resistance primarily emerged from military circles, revealing the impact of events in 1938. He dissected the July 20 plot and its failures while emphasizing moral ambiguity among conspirators, urging listeners to reflect on courage in times of oppression.
