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Last bakery in Heidenreichstein in front of: A village is worried!
Article about Alfred Redl, the Austrian spy of the early 20th century, whose betrayal contained military secrets and led to his dramatic suicide.
Last bakery in Heidenreichstein in front of: A village is worried!
In the small municipality of Heidenreichstein, the closure of the last of eight bakeries was announced, which triggered great dismay. The Redl bakery, which has been a popular local supplier for many years, closed its doors on the last day, which has severely affected the local community and customers. According to a report by NÖN the bakery was not only known for its baked goods, but also for their committed support for various initiatives and clubs. Erich and Romana Redl supplied the population with fresh rolls and pastries for fifteen years, now only the sad picture of a former grocery store remains.
The Redl spyal case
A completely different Redl - Alfred Redl - was an Austrian news officer of the K.U.K. Heeres and became known for his secret information that he revealed to foreign powers. During the time before the First World War, Redl was the driving force behind one of the largest spy scandals in Austria-Hungary. According to a report by Wikipedia he was ultimately exposed as a colonel for his crucial information to Russia, Italy and France, which led to his suicide in 1913. He was not only an outstanding officer in military intelligence service, but also a man whose unstable money needs and private secrets led him into ruin. Redl's betrayal was so comprehensive that historians today assume that he had a significant contribution to the problems of the Austrian-Hungarian army in the first years of war.
His death remained a puzzle for a long time and was interpreted differently. The circumstances of his suicide in an inconspicuous hotel room in Vienna remained a controversial chapter in military history to this day, which significantly shaken confidence in the secret service. The connection between these two Redls - while the bakery loses a beloved local supplier, the well -known spy ensures a deep distrust in the army and a historic scandal that sounds into the modern age.