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Lepa Radić was a Yugoslav resistance fighter hanged in 1943 by Nazi soldiers. Before her execution, Nazis offered her pardon if she exposed clandestine fighters. She refused. She was 17-year-old. (preview.redd.it)
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On February 8th, 1943, she was captured by the 7th SS Prinz Eugen Division. She was interrogated, tortured and beaten for 3 days, but refused to say anything. On February 11th, she was publically hanged.

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[-] SpitefulSprite@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Brave, brave girl! We remember you and give power to your name. We will not forget you as we defeat fascism again.

[-] blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 week ago

Brave kid

They'd have killed her either way tbf

[-] PrincessLeiasCat@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago

Fucking hero

[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

She died undefeated.

[-] captainastronaut@seattlelunarsociety.org 1 points 1 week ago

I honestly don’t know if we are capable of this level of bravery anymore. I hope so.

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