6 J 24 /43
1 H 101/43
IN THE NAME OF THE GERMAN PEOPLE
In the criminal case against Continue reading
Category Archives: Falk Harnack
Minutes of the trial
/Stamp: April 28, 1943/
Public Session of the 1st Council of the People’s Court
Munich, April 19, 1943 Continue reading
Verdict with reasons
2nd Trial Against the Students in Munich
April 19, 1943
Munich – Palace of Justice Continue reading
Falk Harnack’s comical defense
This was stricken from the second draft of “Reasons” for the verdict, and therefore did not make it to the official record. But it grants insight into the theatrics employed by Falk Harnack during his spirited defense of himself. Continue reading
Freisler’s decision regarding witnesses
The Council decided:
To call as witnesses the employee Hahn and the police official Zacher, as well as police official Schmauβ who interrogated the accused Grimminger [Note 1]. Continue reading
August Klein defends his clients
The defense counsel for the accused Harnack petitioned that an expert opinion regarding the mental state of the accused at the time of the incident be submitted as evidence. Continue reading
Proof of Service: Summons to Trial
[Cover sheet for transmittal letter to all defendants.]
Freisler decision regarding defense counsel
Criminal case against Schmorell and 10 others
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1H [illegible]/43 Continue reading
The indictment
The Chief Prosecutor of the Reich, People’s Court
6J 24 / 43
Berlin, April 8, 1943 Continue reading
Falk Harnack statement re Schertling
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Munich
Munich, March 30, 1943
II A /Sond/Be. [Special Commission / Beer] Continue reading
Trenker telex: Trial update
Telex No. [illegible]
From: The State Police Headquarters In: Munich Continue reading
Supreme High Command hands off to People’s Court
In accordance with an agreement made with the Supreme High Command of the Armed Forces and the Reich Minister of Justice, the trial against the accused who are soldiers has been remanded to the jurisdiction of the People’s Court. Their decision shall stand. Continue reading
Gestapo memorandum in support of indictment
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Munich
Munich, March 23, 1943 Continue reading
After second Harnack meeting (Schmorell)
After the second conversation when Prof. Huber and Harnack met in Scholl’s residence, I did not see Harnack again. I am positive that there has been no contact between Harnack and us after that time. Continue reading
Conclusion of second Harnack meeting (Schmorell)
We ended the conversation between 1 pm and 2 pm so we could finally eat lunch. … Continue reading
Bischoff’s view of Huber-Harnack meeting
During this time, Harnack had a political discussion with the accused Huber, during which Huber championed federalist ideas and Harnack – at least from the accused Huber’s point of view – championed Communist ideas. Continue reading
Gisela Schertling re political discussion
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
Second meeting with Falk Harnack
As far as I know, Harnak [sic, throughout] was at Scholl’s residence twice. At both meetings, revolutionary thoughts were contemplated. Mrs. Berndl was not present. She does not concern herself with politics at all. To what extent she is aware of Harnak’s oppositional attitudes is beyond my knowledge. Continue reading
Second meeting with Falk Harnack (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
Alexander Schmorell re second meeting with Harnack
When Schertling states that she took part in a discussion in the presence of Harnack, then this certainly was the second discussion with Harnack. … Continue reading
Falk Harnack re Gisela Schertling
I can recall that during a discussion with Hans Scholl, a ‘Fräulein’ took part. She was introduced to me, but her name escapes me. I assumed that this was someone whom Hans Scholl knew well. Continue reading
Second meeting with Falk Harnack
[Gisela Schertling:] Harnack was introduced to me on a Tuesday, either February 8 or 9, in [Hans] Scholl’s apartment. Schmorell was also present on that occasion. I was present for their conversation, and it lasted more than an hour. Continue reading
Start of Huber-Harnack meeting
When Hans Scholl and I left the lecture that day, Willi Graf was already waiting for us. We met Schmorell and Harnack waiting for us in front of the apartment. As far as I know, Prof. Huber arrived about 15 minutes later. Continue reading
Second meeting with Falk Harnack (Schmorell)
Once we were all together in Scholl’s residence, the first things we discussed were general political topics. That was followed by an exchange of ideas between Prof. Huber and Dr. Harnack. Continue reading
The Huber-Harnack meeting
I have only seen Professor Huber in Scholl’s apartment on the occasion of the discussion with Falk Harnack. … Continue reading
Gisela Schertling: Preparing for the Huber-Harnack meeting
The next day when I came out of Prof. Huber’s lecture, I saw Scholl and Schmorell in front of the university. They then met with Harnack. Harnack then immediately took his leave. Scholl and I went to the city to eat lunch, while Schmorell went to a restaurant alone where he allegedly wanted to meet up with a Russian woman. [Note 1] Continue reading
Introductions before second Harnack meeting (Schmorell)
The next day, we met as agreed at the university. Prof. Huber was the last person to join us, at which time we introduced Harnack to him. Continue reading
Chance meeting with Harnack (Schmorell)
I coincidentally met Harnack on one other occasion on the streets (of Munich), and we talked briefly. This was between the two conversations at Scholl’s residence. Continue reading
Gisela Schertling with Hans Scholl
I do not know whether Harnack was invited to another discussion, that is, during the discussion in my presence. Hans Scholl told me, however, that he planned to get together with Harnack one more time, and that Prof. Huber would be participating in that discussion. Continue reading
Conclusion of first Harnack meeting (Schmorell)
After we had talked for about two hours, Mrs. Berndl came to Scholl’s residence, at which time she (Berndl) left with Harnack. Before they left, we agreed to meet Harnack the next day at 11 am in front of the university, so we could introduce him to our collaborator, Prof. Huber. We hoped that would make for an interesting discussion. Continue reading
Conclusion of first meeting with Harnack
I have nothing else to add regarding the meeting with Harnack. I cannot recall that anything was said on that occasion about Harnack meeting Prof. Huber. Continue reading
Alexander Schmorell re first meeting with Harnack
I know for a fact that Schertling was not present when we showed Harnack the leaflet. As is already known, that took place during the first meeting with Harnack. Schertling was in fact present in Scholl’s apartment during that [first] meeting, but she stayed in Sophie Scholl’s room. Continue reading
First meeting with Falk Harnack
[Gisela Schertling:] Now I can recall that for that [first] visit of Harnack, Schmorell and Harnack were already in the apartment when Hans Scholl and I arrived around 3 pm. Continue reading
First meeting with Falk Harnack (Willi Graf)
Question: When were you introduced to Harnack, what do you know about him, and what is your relationship to him? Continue reading
First meeting with Falk Harnack
At that meeting, we (Hans Scholl, Harnak [sic, throughout], and I) discussed the ways and means by which one could overthrow Hitler and strive for and usher in a socialist form of government. Continue reading
First meeting with Harnack (Schmorell)
Since that was not possible [Note 1], after we finished eating we went to Scholl’s residence, where we did in fact meet him. After lunch, Mrs. Berndl returned to her studies as a dancer; she came to Scholl’s residence later to pick up Harnack. We continued our conversation in Scholl’s residence. Continue reading
Lunch before first meeting with Harnack (Schmorell)
And indeed, both of them [Lilo Berndl nee Ramdohr and Falk Harnack] showed up the next day at that restaurant, and I met Harnack there. I was the first person there. Continue reading
Coordinating meeting with Harnack (Schmorell)
When Harnack came to Munich in February 1943 to visit Mrs. Berndl, I encountered Harnack once again. This meeting occurred as follows: Continue reading
Falk Harnack to Munich (Schmorell)
Before Harnak [sic, throughout] was sent to the Eastern Front, he visited Berndl once again – at the beginning of February 1943. … At the beginning of February 1943, I met Harnak in Munich and invited him to come to Scholl’s residence, which Harnak did. Continue reading
Attendees at the Haecker reading
Schmorell Alexander, Graf Willi, Geier [Note 1] from Ulm, Furtmeier from Munich, Christoph Probst, Professor Huber, Falk Harnack, Traute Lafrenz, Karin [sic] Schüddekopf, Jäger [Note 1] [sic] from Munich, Otto Aicher from Ulm, Eickemayr [Note 1][sic], Bäuerle or Feuerle from Ulm (work colleague of Geyer). Continue reading
White Rose History: January 1933 - October 1943 