Chair of Execution for Wartime Spies facing the Firing Squad
Josef Jakobs was seated in a chair for his execution by firing squad at the Tower of London. The use of a chair for his execution has been variously explained: (1) Jakobs had broken his ankle during his landing and was unable to stand, therefore he was seated in a chair. (2) Jakobs was to […]
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