The uniform that hid a man from his killers

Government Repression Stories · Aug 18, 2026 · 15m

A Belgian nationalist is arrested by his own army and executed without trial. His uniform and identity are not enough to save him from a firing squad.The uniform that hid a man from his killersThis episode explores the life of Joris Van Severen, a Belgian nationalist who was executed by his own army in 1940. It delves into the complexities of his identity and beliefs, and the circumstances that led to his death.Person: Joris Van SeverenDate: May 20, 1940Location: Abbeville, FranceEvent: Execution of 21 menCountry: Belgium- Joris Van Severen, born Georges Edmond Eduard Van Severen, was a…