Daily Archives: February 9, 1943

Mahler re another graffiti operation

. Gestapo memorandum . ,

Mahler: In the night of February 9/10, 1943, the expression “Down with Hitler” was painted on an advertising pillar on Kanal Street in black tar-based paint. The same night, “Down with Hitler” was written on the front door of the house at Eindorfer Street 102 with white chalk.

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Note: Unless the Gestapo simply overlooked the Kanal Street graffiti the day before, this was not White Rose work. Nor was anything in white chalk. These were copycats.

Source: ZC13267, Mahler’s report dated February 19, 1943.

Hans Scholl initial story re production of Leaflet 6

. Alexander Schmorell, Hans Scholl, Willi Graf . , , ,

Sometime around February 10, our defeat in the East became known. As a result, the mood among the student body worsened. I got the idea to do justice in this situation [Note 1] by publishing a new leaflet. I wrote a draft entitled “Students!” and ran off about 200 copies of it. I did this with the same duplicating machine in my apartment. I was able to do so without my sister’s knowledge, because she was away that week. Continue reading →

Gestapo comments about sixth leaflet

. Crime lab reports, Kurt Huber . , ,

Both concoctions demonstrate an extraordinarily high niveau. The speaker is a person who has completely mastered the German language, who has thought through his topic with absolute clarity. The man knows exactly what he wants; he possesses detailed knowledge. He is a German. And indeed, he is not only not an immigrant, he is also a German who has experienced the political events here in this country for many years, up to and including the present time. Continue reading →

Gisela Schertling’s political views

. Gisela Schertling, Hans Scholl . , ,

Question: What are the political views of Gisela Schertling?

Answer: Schertling comes from a family that is too National Socialist for me. Her father is editor of a National Socialist newspaper that I am unfamiliar with. I think it is the “Pössnecker Newspaper.” Schertling is a product of her family and is likewise sympathetic to National Socialism. Continue reading →

Gisela Schertling re political discussion

. Alexander Schmorell, Falk Harnack, Gisela Schertling . , , ,

The conversation that followed was completely about politics and economics. On that occasion, Harnack was the chief spokesman. He mainly talked about general economic-political issues and particularly about questions of labor. He talked about the nationalization of industry. He thought that would create a correct social balance for the worker. Continue reading →

Freisler’s view of Huber’s politics

. Kurt Huber . , , ,

But the accused Huber did exactly the opposite! He increased their misgivings instead of stifling them; he gave speeches about the necessity of federalism and multi-party democracies for Germany, instead of teaching and exemplifying iron-willed National Socialism. In a time in which it was more important to strap on the sword instead of tackling problems, he sowed doubt among our youth. … Continue reading →

Gisela Schertling’s view of White Rose politics

. Gisela Schertling, White Rose group . , , , , , ,

I must admit that politics was often discussed in this circle, namely treasonous politics. I heard them say that a democracy must replace the current regime. They indirectly made it clear that the current regime must be eliminated. But they certainly never told me that they were working to overthrow the current regime. Continue reading →

Eickemeyer re politics

. Alexander Schmorell, Christoph Probst, Hans Scholl, Manfred Eickemeyer, Sophie Scholl, Willi Graf . , , , , , ,

Hans Scholl definitely was not a disciple of National Socialism. I could see in him clear antagonism to National Socialist ideology, but I never could see that he was thinking about ways to overthrow the National Socialist government or eliminate its leaders. He had a very impassioned manner of speaking and championed decidedly Protestant [religious] views. I never would have believed him capable of treasonous activities punishable by death. Continue reading →

Scholl political views

. Hans Scholl .

As far as I know, my father was never politically active and is currently a member of the National Socialist Association of Lawyers. My siblings were likewise members of Hitler Youth or League of German Girls. If I am asked the question regarding how I stand with regards to the current regime, I herewith declare that I am a soldier, I feel like a soldier, and I fulfill my duties.

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Source: Hans Scholl’s second interrogation, February 18, 1943

Second meeting with Falk Harnack (Willi Graf)

. Falk Harnack, Hans Scholl, Kurt Huber, Willi Graf . , , , ,

The next day, or the day after, I think it was Thursday February 11, 1943, shortly after 11 am, I went to Scholl’s apartment. After the lecture, he had told me that I should come with him, that Harnack would be stopping by. When we arrived at Scholl’s apartment, Schmorell and Harnack were already standing in front of the door. A few minutes later, Professor Huber arrived as well. Continue reading →