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[–] AtariDump@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

From your own link:

“Although Schaft's supposed final words became famous, they were never confirmed. A Dutch World War II historian said a search through the Dutch archives does not ever mention Schaft saying "I shoot better!" During a post-war interrogation, Kuiper said he had been talking to Schaft when he suddenly heard a gunshot after which she cried out in pain and started shaking. Realizing that Schmitz had only grazed her, Kuiper took out his submachine gun and fired a burst at Schaft, after which she immediately collapsed. One of the shots hit her in the head, killing her.[12] It was the Dutch novelist Theun de Vries who added Hannie Schaft's last words as a poetic license in his book The Girl With the Red Hair (Het meisje met het rode haar, 1956)”

[–] Akasazh 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Yeah I chose story over substance, thanks for the addtional info, though.

[–] AtariDump@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I choose historical accuracy over story.

[–] Akasazh 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I don't disagree. I didn't really read it critically, hence why I thanked you

[–] AtariDump@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Sorry if I came off roughly; I wasn’t trying to do so. :)

Hope you have a great (cake) day!

[–] Akasazh 2 points 5 days ago

No worries, I'm a sticker for accuracy and was positively surprised by the call out.

Thnx!