Avid Harnack was a German economist during WW II. He
studied law and obtained doctorate in law at Hamburg university. From 1924 ..26
he studied economics at W isconsin University in USA. he obtained Dr of
philosophy in 1930. While In USA a he married an
American Mildred and they shifted to Germany subsequently. He was appointed as
an expert adviser in Reich Economic ministry. From his wife contacts he
developed contact with US Diplomats. during Great Depression in Anerica he
formed a group to study the correct mode of system to America as the capitalism
failed. The group was .. Scientific working community for the study of the
planned economy..He felt Soviet system could be the answer to US. He also
interacted with Soviets on classified information Who approached him for war
plans by Germany against USSR.Unfortunately soviets sent the list of the group
members through out Europe. And German intelligence during decoding of Enemy
messages found the complete list and passed it to Gestapo Which pounced on the concerned in Germany. it arrested Arvid HArnack and his wife immediately and
were tried. By a court on 7 Sept 1942. Arvid was sentenced to death while his
wife was given six years. Jail term. but Hitler cancelled the sentence and
ordered retrial. In re ..trial she was sentenced to death. Hitler again
introduced hanging of prisoners and he secretly got fixed few meat hooks in the
jail . Both were executed At the Jail after three days At Poltzensee prison. Their
dead bodies were given to Prof Hermann strive of Humboldt University for
research By dissection. After the war his brother Falk Hornad raised an
honorary tomb for the victims. Nothing is known about the remains of the
victims. Gestapo named the group which had no name as Red orchestra. As it was
soviet backing and comprised of various faiths, Various origins and had
diversification among the members.
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