A moving journey into history: Lars-Broder Keil in Malchow

A moving journey into history: Lars-Broder Keil in Malchow

A look at the question of morality and courage

At a recently organized community evening in the village church of Malchow, a profound examination of the topic of resistance against the National Socialist regime was initiated. Lars Broder-Keil, a renowned journalist who also works as an editor and archive director at Axel-Springer-Verlag, brought the life of Hans-Ulrich von Oertzen closer to the audience, a co-snack on Adolf Hitler on July 20, 1944.

Resistance in the face of danger

at a time when many of the widespread ideologies of National Socialism submitted, Oertzen decided to join resistance. Keil impressively described how Oertzen, who initially had a military career, became an opponent of the inhuman ideologies. This transformation, according to Keil, was anything but simple and required enormous courage.

Emotional connection to the history

A particularly moving part of the reading was the representation of Oertzen's relationship with his wife Ingrid, which he married shortly before the assassination attempt. Keil read passages from Oertzens letters that not only presented the inner tornness of the uprising, but also his sense of humor and irony. It is this human perspective on history that brought the emotional and moral conflicts of the resistance fighters closer to the audience.

A room full of sympathy

The event in Malchow was not just a reading, but an event that brought those present to think about their own views of courage and ethics. The hall was filled to the last seat, which shows how important such topics are in today's society. Keil brought the audience to put themselves in the Situation of Oertzen and his co -conspirators, and thus encouraged important discussions.

Significance of July 20

July 20, 1944, as Keil described, was a formative day of history, which is now 80th. The tragedy and loneliness of the men who tried to overthrow a regime on this day shows how difficult it was to make personal decisions in such an atmosphere. Keil discussed that many of Oertzens and fears could not share with close persons, which contributed in addition to isolation.

A lasting impression

The presentation of Lars-Broder Keil gave a lasting impression on the audience. With a deep understanding and empathy for the people who wrote history, he made the experiences of Oertzen tangible. The evening ended with applause for the author, while Pastor Thomas Dietz spoke the evening blessing. In this way, the past remains alive and easier to access for future generations.