The White Rose Reframed

Faith, fatherland, and the decision to resist

Constantin von Hoffmeister argues that the White Rose was no liberal fable, but a tragic and deeply national revolt born of honor, faith, and responsibility.

At 5 pm on February 22, 1943, Hans and Sophie Scholl, along with their friend Christoph Probst, were executed by guillotine after being found guilty of distributing leaflets opposing the Nazi regime…