Graphic Novel Chronicles Jewish Resistance Fighter's Post-War Capture of Nazi Diplomat
A new graphic novel recounts the previously untold story of Joachim Eisack, a German Jewish refugee who joined the French Resistance during World War II. Following the Liberation, Eisack was dispatched to Germany to assist with denazification efforts. Working independently, he successfully tracked down and apprehended Otto Abetz, the former ambassador of Nazi Germany to France. The narrative is now being preserved by his grandson, Didier Eisak, through this illustrated publication.
Key facts
- Joachim Eisack was a German Jewish refugee who fought in the French Resistance.
- After World War II, he participated in denazification operations in Germany.
- He located and arrested Otto Abetz, the Nazi regime's ambassador to France.
- His grandson, Didier Eisak, has created a graphic novel about this episode.
- The story highlights an overlooked chapter of post-war justice.
Entities
Artists
- Didier Eisak
Locations
- France
- Germany