Polish Fighters rise against the Nazis, with little supplies, an assortment of weapons, a variety of uniforms, but a plethora of heart and bravery....Warsaw, 1944.

Polish Resistance

In the picture,Polish infantry,1939.
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The Polish Army lead a very important role in the life of Polish society in 1939.It was caused by:
-a good way to make a career in the Army
-some feeling of confidence and hope of protecting borders
-great military traditions as Poles are very sensitive when it comes to their own history
-a myth of power built after the fabulous victory over the Soviet Army during the Battle of Warsaw in 1920
-a sincere love of Poles towards their beloved commander who brought them back Poland's independence-the love towards Marshal Józef Piłsudski
-a generation of young recruits (students from high schools) brought up at schools in a clearly patriotic way.
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 All these factors made,that Polish Army and society entered the 1st September 1939 very confidently and honourably...................which resulted quite fast in a big disappointment when Warsaw gave up and Poland collapsed.

komandos10
&quot;Bóg,Honor i Ojczyzna&quot;

Polish Infantry 1939

Original in color by Julien Bryan, american photographer. Warsaw, Poland 1939. Two polish soldiers on the Old Town Market Place. Oldest historic district of the city was destroyed 90% by German Nazis during second world war and rebuilt 1953 by Poles. The last reconstruction was Royal Castle 1974. 1980 rebuilt Old Town (Stare Miasto) was enlisted UNESCO World Heritage Site and it was thirtieth record on the list.  Capital City of Warsaw was destroyed during ww2 in 70%.