256. Germany: The White Rose
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Courageous Defiance: The White Rose Movement
This chapter recounts the pivotal events of February 18, 1943, when siblings Hans and Sophie Scholl were arrested for distributing anti-Nazi leaflets at their university in Munich. It explores their transformation from enthusiastic members of the Hitler Youth to courageous resisters, highlighting the influence of their upbringing and the oppressive environment of Nazi Germany. The narrative emphasizes the struggle for individuality and moral questioning among the youth, culminating in the formation of the White Rose resistance movement that challenged the regime's tyranny.
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