Stuff I've read lately

"Valkyrie" (Philipp Freiherr von Boeselager)(audio) - This is (somewhat) about the attempt to kill Hitler by German army officers. Most of the story is about Boeselager's experience in the war (the book is short, and the war frames the events).

The interesting points:

1. Initial thoughts came from Hitler's mismanagement of the war
2. Discovery of atrocities by the SS added fuel
3. There was no attempt until summer 1943
4. Matters were complicated by the realization that Himmler also needed to be killed, and a total coup arranged to prevent further Nazi dictatorship

There is a nice bit near the end, when the Russians are driving west. While retreating, they meet British troops. After surrendering (gladly), they tell the British about the Russians. The British offer to let them help fight the Russians. Boeselager says, (something to the effect of) "I prefer not to".