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The Russian front and the problem of Wittenstein

The Russian front and the problem of Wittenstein

There is likely not one single person who has distorted the experiences of the White Rose circle on the Russian front to the extent that Wittenstein has.

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Denise Elaine Heap
Jul 07, 2023
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The problem of Wittenstein is substantial and significant. Beginning in 1947, Wittenstein (along with Inge Scholl and Franz Josef Müller) inserted himself into White Rose resistance, putting himself into scenarios where he did not belong.

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