On February 8th, 1943, she was captured by the 7th SS Prinz Eugen Division. She was interrogated, tortured and beaten for 3 days, but refused to say anything. On February 11th, she was publically hanged.
On February 8th, 1943, she was captured by the 7th SS Prinz Eugen Division. She was interrogated, tortured and beaten for 3 days, but refused to say anything. On February 11th, she was publically hanged.
I always get misty-eyed when I see her picture or read about her. A true Hero, at such an unparalleled level that there are only a small handful that are worthy of being her peers. 17 years old. Such courage and force-of-will. At the same time, what limitless hatred and cruelty to do this to a child. But we shouldn’t dwell on that. She would want me to be inspired and to spend my life fighting the same fight. In her honor…