The Wola Massacre Was One of the Most Horrific Episodes of the Warsaw Uprising
One of the worst episodes of the Warsaw Uprising was the Wola Massacre. In an act of retaliation, German troops systematically slaughtered tens of thousands…
She Was Adopted in the Chaos of the Post-War Era – Over Seven Decades Later, She Discovered a Brother She Didn’t Know Existed
Families were frequently split up during the Second World War, never knowing if they’d be reunited. While attempts were made by survivors to locate their…
Witold Pilecki Risked His Life for the Polish Resistance By Voluntarily Being Imprisoned At Auschwitz
Witold Pilecki was among the many unsung heroes of the Second World War, and his incredible courage and determination left an indelible mark on history.…
When the Germans Were Chased Out, Poland’s ‘Cursed Soldiers’ Fought to Evict the Soviets
When discussing Poland during the Second World War, it’s almost impossible to avoid the Polish Underground State. Initially formed to fight against the German occupiers,…
Polish Scouts Risked Their Lives for the Resistance During World War II
Poland was one of the earliest casualties of the Second World War. After being invaded by Germany, the country’s government fled and went into exile…
The Man Who Volunteered for Auschwitz – Witold Pilecki
Inmate 4859. The Death Camp Volunteer – Beyond Bravery Thus, I am expected to describe bare facts only, as my colleagues want it. It was…
Warsaw Uprising: The Heroic Last Stand of the Polish Home Army
Throughout the Second World War, the people of Poland were stuck between Germany and their old enemy, the Soviet Union. In September 1939, the country…
Second World War: Warsaw Uprising Given Sound and Colour
World War II’s Warsaw Uprising has been given sound and colour. The Second World War footage that was shot in black-and-white with no audio has…