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He Refused the Last Plane Out: The Execution of Georges Mandel
A French Jewish minister refuses the last plane out as France collapses, risking everything to deny a story about who he is and what he owes.
He Refused the Last Plane Out: The Execution of Georges Mandel
In this episode, we follow Georges Mandel’s final months as France falls in 1940, tracing the choices that put him at the center of political collapse and personal danger. What does it mean to refuse exile when your name and country are both on the line?
Person: Georges Mandel (born Louis George Rothschild)
Date: June 17, 1940 (refused plane); June 21, 1940 (boarded Massilia)
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