My political thinking and my attitudes towards the National Socialist State are conditioned by and based on the understanding of an academically educated person and on the understanding of a woman. [Note 1] Continue reading
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Reason for Schüddekopf inquiry
Alexander Schmorell’s political declaration
Eighth interrogation of Willi Graf
II A/So. Mo [Special Commission / Mohr]
March 4, 1943
The following person, Wilhelm Graf (personal data already known), being led forth from police custody made the following statements upon inquiry: Continue reading
Gisela Schertling taken into custody
I met two Secret State Police agents in their apartment, and they took me into temporary custody. Continue reading
Otl Aicher visits Sophie Scholl
Otto Aicher was probably Sophie Scholl’s close friend [Note 1]. I only saw him at Scholl’s apartment once. Afterwards, we went for a walk in the English Gardens. Continue reading
Gisela’s feelings about White Rose work
At the end, I had a feeling of indifference with regards to all that happened. I did not have the emotional strength to fight the things that were piling on top of me. Continue reading
Wolf Jaeger visits Hans Scholl
I believe I saw Jaeger – probably a student from Munich, address unknown – in Scholl’s apartment only once. On that occasion, Jaeger brought Hans Scholl a book by Gerhard Ritter. Continue reading
Gisela Schertling’s political views
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
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
Schmorell and czarism
[EXCERPT from March 8, 1943 document to better define the political views Alexander Schmorell would have espoused during the February 9 debate]
Political Declaration
Statements Made by Alexander Schmorell: Continue reading
Sophie Scholl’s view of Willi Graf’s politics
It is correct to say that we (my brother and I) talked freely with Graf about current events or political and military situations. Graf largely shared our opinion that we could not win the war and that the current form of government must be and would be changed once it was overthrown. Continue reading
Alexander Schmorell political views, continued
To begin with, I would like to again emphasize that that I am more Russian than German according to my thoughts and feelings. However, I would like for it to be considered that I do not equate Russia with Bolshevism. On the contrary, I am an open enemy of Bolshevism. Continue reading
Sophie Scholl on Alexander Schmorell’s politics
Politically speaking, I think Schmorell is a nonentity. He is a pure sentimentalist who is impervious to political thought processes. Culturally, he has leanings against National Socialism, for the same reasons that I do. Continue reading
Sophie Scholl on Willi Graf’s politics
Willi Graf has only been visiting my brother and me for about 8 weeks, and then only occasionally, usually afternoons or evenings. Our meetings and conversations with Graf are of a purely social nature. Continue reading
Gisela Schertling’s view of White Rose politics
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
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
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
Hans Scholl political views from second interrogation
Question: What do you think about the content of this leaflet [Note 1]]?
Answer: I think about it as a soldier should. Continue reading
Gisela Schertling re the Scholls’ political views
Both Scholls are very religious [Note 1] and frequently told me that our current theory of life needs renewal, and that Christian movements needed to be propagated. Scholl primarily stressed that another era must come in which there was more freedom in the fields of art and literature. Continue reading
Sophie Scholl on Gisela Schertling’s politics
Schertling’s political views do not coincide at all with mine, because in general she has National Socialist leanings. She was undoubtedly raised this way. Continue reading
Sophie Scholl’s view of Christoph Probst’s politics
Probst’s political views essentially are the same as my brother’s and mine. He is also of the opinion that we cannot win this war. Continue reading
Huber’s political views
I can say the following about Professor Huber’s political views: He is a great Nationalist. He regards bolshevism as the destroyer of European culture. He holds strong anti-Semitic views. Continue reading
Willi Graf’s political views
Following various discussions with Schmoll (sic) [Note 1], I knew that he had a negative attitude towards the current regime. For example, he rejected its authoritarian national leadership and its Führerprinzip [authoritarian principle] and championed more the point of view of a democracy. 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
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
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
Hans Scholl and Gisela Schertling visit Carl Muth
Addendum: When asked about Professor Muth in Solln, Gisela Schertling stated:
Hans Scholl introduced me to Professor Muth at the beginning of February 1943. That is, we visited him at his residence in Solln, where I was introduced to Prof. Muth. Continue reading
Second Schertling visit to Carl Muth
I also know that Hans Scholl still had a close friendship [Note 1] with Professor Muth. But I never saw him in Scholl’s apartment or in Eickemeyer’s studio. Hans Scholl probably only visited him at his residence in Solln. Continue reading
Josef Furtmeier visits Hans Scholl
I only saw Furtmeier in Scholl’s apartment once, and that was late afternoon on either February 5 or 6. I do not know why he came to visit. Continue reading
Harald Dohrn at Haecker reading
I have already said that I saw Dohrn (Christoph Probst’s father-in-law) only in Eickemeyer’s studio. That was on three specific evenings. One was when Theodor Haecker read aloud, and twice at other meetings. Continue reading
Christoph Probst visits Hans Scholl
I only saw Christoph Probst at Hans Scholl’s [apartment] on two evenings. They talked about politics on both those occasions. Continue reading
Gisela’s corrections re meeting with Dohrn
Probst’s father-in-law Mr. Dohrn was not in Scholl’s apartment on Franz Joseph Strasse, but rather in Eickemeyer’s studio on Leopold Str. As I recall, I saw him there twice. I had the impression that the meeting had been arranged with Hans Scholl. Continue reading
Harald Dohrn (Gisela Schertling)
I have already said that I saw Dohrn (Christoph Probst’s father-in-law) only in Eickemeyer’s studio. That was on three specific evenings. One was when Theodor Haecker read aloud, and twice at other meetings. Continue reading
Alexander Schmorell: Meeting with Harald Dohrn
To the remonstrance that Christoph Probst’s father-in-law Mr. Dohrn was repeatedly at Hans Scholl’s [apartment] while I was there: I can say that I recall that I met Mr. Dohrn twice in Eickemeyer’s studio. Christoph Probst likely introduced him there. During the meeting, I could tell that Mr. Dohrn had the same literary interests as Hans Scholl. It is possible that political matters were discussed on this occasion. Continue reading
Hans Hirzel’s discussion with Walter Hetzel
However, in this context [speaking about the accommodation address] I would not like to keep silent about the fact that I had had political conversations with Hetzel on several occasions. He would have been able to ascertain that I would be receiving letters with political content and that I had secrets to keep in that regards. Continue reading
Katharina Schüddekopf visits Hans Scholl
Schüddekopf was in Scholl’s apartment only once while I was there. She brought a book back to him. At that time, she stayed in his room only about 10 minutes. Continue reading
Hans lectures Gisela on politics and religion
I myself have a good National Socialist education. Especially during the initial phases of my friendship with the Scholl siblings, I always stood up for National Socialist issues.
Later I was unable to assert my own views any longer. Hans Scholl once told me that he would yet dissuade me from my “Prussian thinking”. Continue reading
White Rose History: January 1933 - October 1943 