The presiding judge read the verdict of the People’s Court against Scholl and 2 others dated February 22, 1943 aloud – 1H 47/43 – as well as the leaflets that had been written or distributed by the accused. However, he read only excerpts from the 4 leaflets of the “White Rose” [Note 1]. Continue reading
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Munich
Munich, March 23, 1943 Continue reading
8J 35/43.
1) One copy each of the announcement is to be sent to: a. The Supreme High Command of the Armed Forces, b. Reich Minister of Aviation [Note 1], c. General files. Continue reading
At 7 p.m., I took a passenger train out of Kochel, the Isar Valley Train to Munich. I had reached this decision, because I thought that after the police checkpoint things were getting too hot for me. [Note 1] I thought it would be easier to escape detection in Munich. … Continue reading
Certified Copy – I H 47/ 43
In the Name Of the German People Continue reading
/8J 35/43, IH 47/43/
In the Name of the German People Continue reading
Prepare the following for the Chancellery immediately
I. 1 certified copy of the enclosed verdict as an enforceable draft, Continue reading
1H 47/43
In the Name
Of the German People Continue reading
Postal Service of the German Reich.
Telegram 67 MUNICH F 9 22 1740 = CHIEF PROSECUTOR PEOPLE’S COURT BERLIN = Continue reading
Public Session – Berlin, /Handwritten: Munich/, February 22, 1943
Of the First Council of the People’s Court
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End of the proceedings: 12:45 pm.
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After the public was readmitted to the proceedings, The President [of the Council] pronounced the following verdict:
[Note 1] In the name of the German people! Continue reading
The presiding judge adjourned the proceedings. The court retired for deliberation.
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The representative of the Chief Prosecutor of the Reich and the defense counsel for the accused were now permitted to state their cases.
The representative of the Chief Prosecutor of the Reich requested: Continue reading
After every witness, expert witness, and accused had been examined, and a After every document had been read aloud, the accused were asked whether they had anything to say. They made their explanations. Continue reading
It was unanimously agreed that:
There was no need to call the witness. Continue reading
The representative of the Chief Prosecutor of the Reich then advised the accused, whose ____ excused recited the indictment against the accused. Continue reading
Appearing as defense counsel:
a.) Attorney Klein for the accused Hans and Sophia Scholl
b.) Attorney Dr. Ferdinand Seidl for the accused Probst.
Both Attorney Klein and Attorney Seidl were required to defend the accused by order of the court. Continue reading
The Scholl siblings and Christoph Probst were transferred from the Gestapo prison (Wittelsbacher Palace) to the courtroom.
See: “The accused appeared on today’s date, called to the trial by order of the /illegible/, brought to the courtroom from the local interrogation facilities the prison of the State Police Headquarters in Munich.” Continue reading
It shall be given to them together with notice that the accused have until Monday, February 22, 1943 at 8 am to enter a plea in response to the trial decree and to present evidence [on their behalf].
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Source: ZC13267, Order dated February 21, 1943
Munich, February 21, 1943
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Munich Continue reading
Certificate of Service of Legal Writ
I herewith confirm that as of today’s date I have received the indictment dated February 22, 1943 of the Chief Prosecutor of the Reich of the People’s Court in Berlin ‡ against the accused Hans Scholl, Sophia Scholl, and Christoph Probst. Continue reading
Certificate of Service of Legal Writ
I herewith confirm that as of today’s date I have received the indictment* dated February 22, 1943 of the Chief Prosecutor of the Reich of the People’s Court in Berlin against the accused Hans Scholl, Sophia Scholl, and Christoph Probst. Continue reading
Confirmation of Service of Legal Writ! [Note 1]
I hereby confirm that on today’s date, February 21, 1943, I am in receipt of the indictment against me, issued by the Chief Prosecutor of the Reich dated February 22, 1943, for [illegible] and treasonous activities and [illegible] dated February 21, 1943. Continue reading
Chief Prosecutor of the People’s Court – Berlin, February 21, 1943
H = Main Volume, S = Supplemental Volume.
Indictment Continue reading
On Sunday February 21, 1943, I walked to Krün, and from there on to Elmau, where I hoped to meet up with an acquaintance named Ingrid Mesirca. When I called her, I learned that she was ill and therefore I did not go to her residence. Continue reading
Chief Prosecutor of the People’s Court – Berlin, February 21, 1943
Rush! Extremely Urgent!
Order [Note 1] Continue reading
Schmorell is supposedly a fugitive at this time, the borders have been advised. Probst still must be taken into custody. It is worth noting that all four men are members of the armed forces, furloughed to Student Companies.
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Source: Undated case summary
With regards to Operation to scatter leaflets
In the university on February 18, 1943 Continue reading
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Munich – Munich, February 20, 1943
Regarding: Scholl Hans Fritz, single, medical student – Born September 22, 1918 in Ingersheim – With regards to preparation for high treason Continue reading
Schmauβ: On February 20, 1943, the student whom Scholl named as his assistant – Christoph Hermann Probst – was taken into custody in Innsbruck on orders from this bureau. He was transferred here.
Source: ZC13267, Schmauβ’s report dated February 20, 1943.
Gauleiter Paul Giesler received Martin Bormann’s order to discharge Hans Scholl and Christoph Probst from the military immediately. According to date-stamp (no time given) on the document.
Source: ZC13267, Bormann’s telex dated February 19, 1943
Munich, February 19, 1943
To Mr. Bormann, Reichsleiter Continue reading
In accordance with the agreement reached between the Chief of Staff of the Supreme High Command of the Armed Forces and the Reich Minister of Justice, this case has been remanded to the People’s Court for trial and resolution.
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Source: February 21, 1943 indictment
[Note 1] Scholl cited the following as motive: Prior to [Note 2] Stalingrad, he was a soldier. There he was able to determine that the German army would never be capable of defeating the Russians. Germany would absolutely lose the war and therefore it was preferable that the war ended before that happened. Every additional day that war was waged meant more unnecessary bloodshed and could not be justified by the leadership. Therefore, students and the intelligentsia should purge the National Socialist system from the people. Continue reading
Chief Prosecutor
Munich, February 19, 1943
Prielmayr Str. 5 Continue reading
The piece of paper that I tore up following my arrest this morning originated with Christof (sic) Probst [Note 1]. Continue reading
Text of a Document [Note 1]
Of the Draft of a Leaflet found on February 18, 1943. Continue reading
White Rose History: January 1933 - October 1943 