Ludwig Beck

Ludwig Beck was a German general during World War II, known for his leadership in the German Army and his opposition to Adolf Hitler's military strategies. As Chief of the Army General Staff, he recognized the dangers of the Nazi regime and sought to prevent the war’s escalation and Germany's eventual defeat. He was involved in resistance movements against Hitler and supported plans to assassinate him. Beck's commitment to Germany's welfare and military integrity ultimately led to his arrest and execution in 1944 for treason, making him a notable figure in the history of military ethics and resistance to totalitarianism.