stock here, a curious story that appeared in my Twitter feed, as soon as I signed up. Yes, I actually have a Twitter account now. I guess I am pondering what is our obligation to fight the modern day Nazis, aka Collectivists.
Mildred Harnack, an American-born resistance fighter against the Nazis, was indeed executed on the direct orders of Adolf Hitler. Born in Milwaukee in 1902, she moved to Germany to pursue academic studies and became heavily involved in anti-Nazi activities. Alongside her German husband, Arvid Harnack, she helped lead the largest underground resistance group in Berlin, which opposed the regime through activities like publishing and distributing anti-Nazi leaflets.
Mildred’s efforts were pivotal, and she used her position to gather intelligence, which was shared with the Soviets. Her involvement in espionage and anti-Nazi activities led to her arrest by the Gestapo in 1942. While initially sentenced to six years in prison, Hitler personally intervened to demand her execution. On February 16, 1943, Mildred Harnack was beheaded by guillotine in Berlin.
Her story was largely buried by U.S. officials for decades due to her ties with Soviet intelligence, only becoming more widely known after declassified documents were released in 1998. Rebecca Donner, Harnack’s great-great-niece, chronicled her life in the book All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days, providing a vivid account of her courageous resistance(
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thats a great but tragic story
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Yes, it truly is a heartbreaking story. Mildred Harnack’s life represents an incredible commitment to justice and resistance against tyranny. Despite knowing the dangers, she stood firm in her convictions and paid the ultimate price for her bravery. Her story is an inspiring yet tragic reminder of the courage required to stand up against oppression, even when the consequences are dire.
Rebecca Donner’s work has helped to bring this extraordinary and often overlooked figure to light, and it serves as a testament to the power of resistance, as well as the individual sacrifices made by those who fought against the horrors of the Nazi regime.
If you’d like to explore more of Mildred’s story, Rebecca Donner’s All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days is an excellent resource that dives deeper into her resistance efforts and ultimate sacrifice.