When Nazi Germany invaded the Netherlands in May 1940, one man refused to accept occupation as fate. Gerrit Kastein — a brilliant neurologist and passionate anti-fascist — traded the safety of his medical career for the peril of resistance. As bombs fell on Rotterdam, he vowed to fight back. From healing minds to leading assassinations against Nazi collaborators, Kastein became the conscience of a nation under tyranny. His courage ended in tragedy — but his defiance inspired generations of Dutch resisters.
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Lepa Radic: The Brave Teen Who Stood ...
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, decla...
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Zinaida Portnova: The Teenage Girl Wh...
Born in Leningrad and trapped behind enemy lines, Zinaida Portnova chose to fight back. She joined the underground resistance, carried out daring acts of sabotage, and avenged her family’s suffering. Even under torture, she revealed nothing. Executed at just 17, she remains one of the youngest an...
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Jan Verleun: The Priest Who Became a ...
Born into a devout Catholic family, Jan Verleun dreamed of becoming a priest. When Nazi Germany invaded the Netherlands, his faith was tested by war. Wounded in battle, he vowed to dedicate his life to freeing his country from occupation.
Joining the underground resistance group CS-6, Verleun use...
