The Heroine of the Week Is Dagmar Skálová
- 14. 05. 2021
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- 1 minute read
A scout leader who joined the anti-totalitarian resistance after the Communist Party took power in 1948. During interrogations she showed great personal bravery and saved many scouts from persecution. From 1949-1965 she was imprisoned for political reasons.
Dagmar Skálová © Julie Opletalová
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