When Polish pilots arrived in Great Britain, little was expected from the gang of savages. Opinion about Poles changed slowly. What was the opinion of the British about Poles? After the September defeat, the reconstruction of Polish military aviation began in France. The surplus of airmen was se
The German offensive in the Ardennes was remembered by American soldiers as the fiercest battle they had ever fought in Europe. Winter conditions, numerous crimes and fierce fighting bring to mind the nightmare of the Eastern Front. These photos reflect the drama of the fatal struggle at the turn of
The inhabitants of Kresy were leaving their homeland. Varsovians were returning to their ruined houses. But even in these uncertain times, there was no question of Easter without Easter eggs. And the Christmas breakfast, even if the ham was replaced by ... Soviet canned food. Easter Sunday in 19
At the time of its outbreak, no one considered that this war could last longer than a few months. Each side believed in a quick victory. And without thinking much, she got involved in a long-term, devastating conflict. How could you get so wrong? The Great War plunged the world into a bloody whi