| Type | Monthly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Founded | December 1941 |
| Political alignment | Non-communist |
| Language | Danish |
| Ceased publication | 24 May 1945 |
| Headquarters | Copenhagen |
| Country | Denmark |
De frie Danske (Danish:The Free Danes) was a Danish resistance newspaper published inCopenhagen about monthly from December 1941 to 24 May 1945.[1][2] It was the first Danish non-communist resistance newspaper and the first to bring photographs. It was also one of the largest, with final issues reaching a circulation of 20,000.[3] Especially notable was the June 1944Invasion Issue titled 'The Free Danes Welcome our Allied Friends' with a four colored front-page photo of one United States and one British rifleman each in front of their national flags.[4][5]
Resistance activistEdith Bonnesen contributed to the publication of the paper.[6]
De frie Danske appears inLois Lowry's historical novelNumber the Stars.[7][8]
