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Hidden Heroes: Aristocrats Defy Nazis in Dark Times
9/14/2025
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Story summary
- In autumn 1943, German aristocrat Maria von Maltzan faced Gestapo scrutiny for sheltering a Jewish man.
- Various German rebels risked their lives to resist the Nazis and protect others.
- Jonathan Freedland's book, "The Traitors Circle," examines their motivations.
- Notable figures include a diplomat who aided Albert Einstein and a schoolteacher supporting non-Aryan students.
- The summary highlights the dramatic betrayals these individuals encountered.
