Popravený odbojář Petr Křivka získal zpátky svou hodnost
Executed resistance fighter Petr Křivka regained his rank
Author(s): Luděk NavaraSubject(s): History of ideas, Military history, Political history, Social history, History of Communism, Fascism, Nazism and WW II, Sociology of Law
Published by: Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů
Keywords: Petr Křivka; resistance fighter; political persecution; Gestapo escape; military rank restoration; historical injustice;
Summary/Abstract: Petr Křivka, a courageous soldier and resistance fighter, was posthumously reinstated to his original rank of infantry sergeant by the Czech Ministry of Defense in 2024, correcting a historical injustice. Křivka, who served in the Czechoslovak foreign army in France and Great Britain, was executed in 1951 after being stripped of his rank due to political persecution. His daring escape from Gestapo captivity in 1940 and subsequent journey through Europe to join the Czechoslovak army in Britain exemplify his bravery. Despite his family's suffering under Nazi and later communist regimes, Křivka continued to fight for his country's freedom. His rehabilitation began in 1990, culminating in the restoration of his military rank and the reinstallation of his grave marker in 2025. This act of recognition honors his legacy and the sacrifices he made for his nation.
Journal: Paměť a dějiny
- Issue Year: XVIII/2024
- Issue No: 04
- Page Range: 96-98
- Page Count: 3
- Language: Czech
