On October 1, 1943, one of the boldest and most glorious actions in the history of the Polish Underground State during World War II took place. Members of the Armia Krajowa (Home Army) sabotage unit carried out a daring operation on the streets of Warsaw, killing Ernst Weffels, a Gestapo officer working at Pawiak prison, who was infamous for his almost animalistic cruelty towards the imprisoned inmates.
The Great War between Poland and the Teutonic Order will always be associated with the great victory of Poland at Grunwald. However, it is worth recalling the Koronowo battle, which took place three months later and became exceptional not only because it was another great Polish victory, but also because it was in fact a knights’ tournament, where warriors on both sides were fighting honorary duels with each other, and even two breaks during which they played songs about the courage of their opponents.
The story of Wojtek is one of the most extraordinary tales of World War II. A small bear, adopted by the Polish soldiers of Anders’ Army, quickly became their friend and comrade-in-arms. He accompanied them on their military journey from Iran to Italy, where, among other things, he helped carry crates of ammunition. The heroic bear became a symbol not only of courage and friendship, but also of the fate of Polish soldiers who fought alongside the Allies, unable to return to their homeland, which was enslaved by the communists
