Fritsch was formally acquitted on 18 March , but the damage to his name had been done , and he was never reinstated as Commander - in - Chief .
After Schmidt withdrew his accusation against Fritsch , Schmidt was murdered .
Fritsch was formally acquitted on 18 March , but the damage to Fritsch 's name had been done , and he was never reinstated as Commander - in - Chief .
After Schmidt withdrew his accusation against Fritsch , Schmidt was murdered .