Karl Behrens | |
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Born | |
Died | 13 May 1943 | (aged 33)
Cause of death | Execution by guillotine |
Nationality | German |
Occupation | Tool maker |
Known for | Member of the Red Orchestra |
Karl Behrens (18 November 1909 – 13 May 1943)[1] He was a design engineer and resistance fighter against Nazism.[2] Behrens was most notable for being a member of the Berlin-based anti-fascist resistance group, that was later called the Red Orchestra by the Abwehr. Behrens acted as a courier for the group, passing reports between Arvid Harnack and Hans Coppi who was the radioman.[3] Behrens was also active in a resistance group at the AEG turbine factory power together with Walter Homann and others.