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.
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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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She died undefeated.
Brave, brave girl! We remember you and give power to your name. We will not forget you as we defeat fascism again.
Brave kid
They'd have killed her either way tbf
Fucking hero
I honestly don’t know if we are capable of this level of bravery anymore. I hope so.