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| − | Josef Mašín was born at [[Lošany]] near [[Kolín]]. He was a member of the [[Czechoslovak Legions]] fighting in Russia (1916–1921) and later an officer in the Czechoslovak Army (commander of an artillery regiment). After the [[occupation of Czechoslovakia]] by Nazi Germany he, together with [[Josef Balabán]] and [[Václav Morávek]], formed a resistance group concentrated on intelligence gathering and sabotage. |
+ | Josef Mašín was born at [[Lošany]] near [[Kolín]]. He was a member of the [[Czechoslovak Legions]] fighting in Russia (1916–1921) and later an officer in the Czechoslovak Army (commander of an artillery regiment). After the [[occupation of Czechoslovakia]] by Nazi Germany he, together with [[Josef Balabán]] and [[Václav Morávek]], formed a resistance group concentrated on intelligence gathering and sabotage. |
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While more resistance groups existed, this one, aptly named ''[[Three Kings (Czech antinazi resistance)|Tři Králové]]'' (''Three Kings''), is the most known among the Czech public. |
While more resistance groups existed, this one, aptly named ''[[Three Kings (Czech antinazi resistance)|Tři Králové]]'' (''Three Kings''), is the most known among the Czech public. |
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Mašín was captured by the [[Gestapo]] on May 13, 1941. After being tortured, he twice attempted suicide. As part of the German retaliatory measures for the assassination of [[Reinhard Heydrich]] he was executed in Prague. His body was disposed of at [[Strašnice Crematorium]].<ref name=idnes>[http://zpravy.idnes.cz/riskoval-zivot-tajne-zapisoval-jmena-obeti-nacistu-ted-o-tom-promluvil-1na-/domaci.aspx?c=A090109_085729_domaci_jw Riskoval život, tajně zapisoval jména obětí nacistů. Teď o tom promluvil]</ref> His wife was imprisoned for several months. |
Mašín was captured by the [[Gestapo]] on May 13, 1941. After being tortured, he twice attempted suicide. As part of the German retaliatory measures for the assassination of [[Reinhard Heydrich]] he was executed in Prague. His body was disposed of at [[Strašnice Crematorium]].<ref name=idnes>[http://zpravy.idnes.cz/riskoval-zivot-tajne-zapisoval-jmena-obeti-nacistu-ted-o-tom-promluvil-1na-/domaci.aspx?c=A090109_085729_domaci_jw Riskoval život, tajně zapisoval jména obětí nacistů. Teď o tom promluvil]</ref> His wife was imprisoned for several months. |
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Latest revision as of 14:48, 25 October 2020
General Mašín
Josef Mašín (August 26, 1896 – June 30, 1942), was an army officer of Czechoslovakia and member of the underground resistance against the Nazis. He was the father of Josef and Ctirad Mašín
Biography
Josef Mašín was born at Lošany near Kolín. He was a member of the Czechoslovak Legions fighting in Russia (1916–1921) and later an officer in the Czechoslovak Army (commander of an artillery regiment). After the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Nazi Germany he, together with Josef Balabán and Václav Morávek, formed a resistance group concentrated on intelligence gathering and sabotage. While more resistance groups existed, this one, aptly named Tři Králové (Three Kings), is the most known among the Czech public. Mašín was captured by the Gestapo on May 13, 1941. After being tortured, he twice attempted suicide. As part of the German retaliatory measures for the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich he was executed in Prague. His body was disposed of at Strašnice Crematorium.[1] His wife was imprisoned for several months.
After the war, Josef Mašín received a posthumous promotion to Brigadier General. His sons - then 13 and 15 years old - got Medals for "personal bravery during the war" from president Edvard Beneš.
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