German student and anti-Nazi political activist Sophie Scholl, | ⚜️History In Art & Photos 🖼

German student and anti-Nazi political activist Sophie Scholl, 1942. She and her brother Hans were active within the White Rose non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany. They were both convicted of high treason after having been found distributing anti-war leaflets at the University of Munich. For their actions, they were executed by guillotine.