Freddie Knoller didn’t just survive the Holocaust by luck; he survived because he was a master of disguise, even leading German soldiers to the city’s bars and brothels just to keep his true identity a secret.
By Sarah Thompson • February 26, 2026 • Share Freddie was born in Vienna, but when the Nazis arrived in 1938, his life broke into pieces. His parents sent him away to stay safe, and he eventually ended up in Paris. Many people would have stayed indoors, but Freddie did something incredibly brave and strange. … Read more