Lepa Radic: The Brave Teen Who Stood Up to Hitler’s Army
Flames of Freedom: Heroines Against Fascism
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At just seventeen, Lepa Radic stood beneath the gallows with unbroken spirit. She had rescued the wounded, led civilians to safety, and fought the German invaders who terrorized her homeland. When captured and tortured, she refused to reveal a single name. In 1943, she met death with pride, declaring freedom for her people. This is the true story of a girl who turned her youth into a weapon of resistance—and whose bravery still inspires the world.
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