The story of the Růt family. The first anthropoid paratroopers’ hideout in Prague Cover Image

Příběh rodiny Růtových. První pražský úkryt parašutistů z Anthropoidu
The story of the Růt family. The first anthropoid paratroopers’ hideout in Prague

Author(s): Vlastislav Janík
Subject(s): Fascism, Nazism and WW II
Published by: Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů
Keywords: Anthropoid parachute unit;antifascist resistance;Růt family; Prague;II World War;

Summary/Abstract: The Růt family belonged among the “harbourers” of the Anthropoid parachute unit. In the first week of January 1942 they provided the newly arrived paratroopers with accommodation in their flat. The importance of the Růt family lies in their ability not to expose anything for five and a half months despite the pressure imposed by the occupation forces. They did not lose their nerve after the first round of arrests in Biskupcova Street and stayed put.

  • Issue Year: X/2016
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 79-88
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Czech