Thread- Remember #sophiescholl
Born #OTD in 1921.
An heroic anti nazi, executed by the nazis aged just 21. She was a leader of the incredible White Rose (WR) resistance movement.
At Munich University she & her brother Hans, organised opposition to Hitler. Her words speak to the
Soul. WR wrote & distributed leaflets encouraging citizens to fight the 3rd Reich. Hans & friends arrest in 1937, for being part of outlawed, German youth movement, reinforced her growing anti nazism.
By 1942 she & friends focused defiance to the nazis. They adopted tactics based
On Americans fighting 'race laws'. WR materials were widely distributed. 6 different types were managed to be disseminated. In Jan 43, over 10 000 leaflets were put out. Several German cities saw WR activities. People were encouraged to "join the resistance". "WR foresaw Nazi
Defeat in the war. "The day of reckoning has come". In Feb 1943, the Scholls put leaflets in students internal mail in Munich Univ. Tragically, they were informed upon.
Hans & Sophie were arrested & interrogated. Other WR supporters too.
With huge courage, Sophie stood by her
Deeds at her show trial. Facing death, even her jailors remarked on Sophie's fortitude. She, Hans & others were beheaded on Feb 22, 1943. Today, many schools, streets & squares are named after her & Hans in Germany/Austria. WR were among the finest beacons of anti nazism. Their
Memory & their example will always inspire anti fascists, even in the darkest times. @AntiRacismDay @lmhrnational @LouiseRawAuthor @PeterHain
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