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Albert Rothschild

Albert Rothschild, a veteran of Dunkirk is hiding out in the Finistère countryside due to his Jewish origins. 
He is a member of the groupe "Justice".
On June 10, 1944 while the Resistance group is following London's orders by carrying out an action to disorganize the enemy: cutting the telephone communication lines between Brest Lorient and Angers.
Following this action, the Germans lead a relentless hunt that will lead to his arrest then sequesture and torture  at the feldkommandanturde Sizun.
He will be shot there on July 6, 1944.
Contribution and photo credit Philippe Boudot.

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