The secret British plan that came closest to ending Hitler’s life
In short: Operation Foxley was a clandestine British plot designed to assassinate Adolf Hitler. This documentary uses declassified World War II intelligence files to reconstruct the mission's intricate strategy and explain the reasons behind its ultimate failure.
Operation Foxley stands out among the many assassination attempts against the Nazi leader as the effort that came nearest to success. The plan was meticulously developed by the British secret service, relying on intelligence gathering to identify a viable window for the operation.
By examining declassified records, the film provides a historical reconstruction of how the British military intended to strike. It explores the tactical considerations of the plot and the specific obstacles that prevented the mission from being carried out, offering a rare look at the inner workings of Allied special operations during the conflict.
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