Valkyrie - Confrontation Over Orders in Nazi Germany
Major Otto Remer:
Minister Goebbels?
Joseph Goebbels:
What can I do for you, Major?
Remer:
My battalion has orders to blockade the government quarter and place you under arrest.
Goebbels:
Are you a dedicated National Socialist, Major?
Remer:
Yes, sir.
Remer:
Major Remer here. Hello?
Man:
Do you recognize my voice?
Remer: [stands erect, knowing who it is]
Yes, mein Führer.
Adolf Hitler:
Then listen very carefully. I want these traitors taken alive.
Remer: [softly; gives back the phone to Goebbels, who finishes the call]
Yes, mein Führer.
Goebbels:
You heard what he said, the Führer wants these traitors taken alive.
Remer: [leaves. Goebbels removes his suicide pill as Remer exits the room.]
Yes, sir.
Second Lieutenant Hagen: [confused]
But sir, these men are part of a coup.
Remer:
I've just been on the phone with Hitler himself. We are the coup, you idiot! We've been duped!
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