Karl Doenitz, who took over as leader of Germany after Hitler's suicide, was a high officer in this military branch
The final order of the German Armed Forces, issued on 9 May 1945, stated in part
: ... (by Hitler's interpretation of Gring's attempt to take over Hitler's leadership in 
.... "Dnitz was one of the few convinced National Socialists among high officers... [DOC] [TLE] The History Place - Defeat of Hitler: Downfall of Adolf Hitler [PAR] Now, some 40 years later, after failing in his mission as Fhrer of the German ... 
along with military leaders Wilhelm Keitel, Alfred Jodl, Karl Dnitz, and Hans ... of 
Berlin, do you agree that I take over at once the total leadership of the Reich, with 
... Hitler reconciled himself to defeat, and began preparations for his own death.