2) Opposition 3: Communists (The Red Orchestra) Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the Red Orchestra?
A
They weren’t members of the KPD but were sympathetic towards Communism and the Soviet Union.
2
Q
What was their main activity?
A
Their main activity was passing on secrets of the German war effort to the Soviet government.
3
Q
How was this possible?
A
This was possible as many members were employed in the Nazi ministries concerned with economy and the air-force.
4
Q
What happened to them?
A
The Gestapo eventually discovered them and their leading members’ identities, who were put on trial and executed.
