CWRS Staff Gisela Schertling, Hans Schollarmaments factory, atonement, guilt, moral duty, Paul Schertling, treason

Gisela seeks atonement for treason

February 18, 1943

When the unfortunate events occurred and Hans Scholl was arrested, I finally came to my senses for the first time. I then tried to get out of this atmosphere. I decided I no longer wanted to study [at the university], because I did not want to be around [male] students any longer.

I felt morally guilty. I intended to atone for my offenses by working in an armaments factory.

I therefore told my father that I felt guilty, and that I could best atone for it by working in an armaments factory. He advised me to do so.

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Source: April 1, 1943 interrogation of Gisela Schertling