A thrilling description of the largest airborne operation in history and one of the most painful defeats of the Allies against Nazi Germany. Its September 17, 1944. The growing roar of aircraft engines breaks General Kurt Student, the creator of the parachute troops of the Third Reich out of his
People from the margins were addicted to it, as well as movie stars and musicians. However, it was only the Second World War that raised this drug to the heights of popularity, adding a new chapter to its turbulent history. What are we talking about? About amphetamine - favorite drug of the Allies!
Historians love to write about the sacrifice of blood and about great sacrifice. It would be fairer to say that ours were sent to slaughter. Unreasonably and without purpose. The casualties suffered by the legionnaires - Polish soldiers who fought alongside the Central Powers in World War I - we
When the Polish troops settled in Kiev, the Bolsheviks immediately began to prepare for the attack. The soldiers of the Polish Army were ready to defend themselves to the last drop of blood. They did not know, however, that on the northern front, on Berezina, they would have to fight ... also with t
The Russian tsar lost her overconfidence. On July 4, 1610, he had an overwhelming advantage over the enemy. However, he managed to approach him at night, surprise him almost in his sleep and push him on the defensive. How did it come about? The first years of the 17th century were a period of unpr
The fate of Poland has already been sealed. Our soldiers, however, did not intend to lay down their weapons. In the last days of the war, they inflicted a severe defeat on the Germans. And it was they who entered as liberators into one of the most important cities of Italy. The Battle of Monte C
Who made the decision to create the Polish Legions? When exactly were they created? How many soldiers fought in them and how many died for Polish independence? You will find the answers to these questions thanks to our infographic.
From a paranoid state of tension to an uncontrolled explosion. These were the first hours of the uprising, which went down in history as the Greater Poland Uprising. The center of the Polish-German struggle for the membership of Greater Poland was Poznań. This is where the first shots were fired and
In 1655 the Swedes occupied almost the entire Crown. Subsequent attempts to stop the Flood ended in failure, and the long-awaited victory in the open field did not come. Hope appeared only when King Jan Kazimierz returned to the country, and Stefan Czarniecki brought him dozens of new banners. In
Meet the clashes that changed the course of history. From the triumphant battles in the times of Bolesław the Brave, to the fierce battles of World War II. Successes that every Pole should remember. Jagiełłos indomitable army breaking the Teutonic boot in the fields of Grunwald. Winged troops of
The first confrontation with Germany became a myth. And, as is the case with myths, in the descriptions of the Battle of Cedynia there are more distortions, fantasies and pious wishes than hard facts. The Battle of Cedynia is known from two accounts. Only Thietmar had described it in any detail.
Other warriors looked just miserable at the hussars - the whole of Europe would agree with this statement during the heyday of Polish cavalry. Our warriors were praised for their bravery, bravery and nut-biting eyesight. And they did their best not to get this image hurt. Poles are born soldiers
At the end of September 1939, successive Polish commanders made decisions about surrender with a heavy heart. They often encountered misunderstanding in their own ranks. This was the case with General Juliusz Rómml, who almost cost his life for the order to lay down the arms. The protests of gen
Probably nothing is associated with the hussars more than this unusual piece of equipment. However, it arouses a lot of controversy among scientists. Time to finally decide:where and why the legendary riders wore wings? Nobody doubts that the hussars used their wings in parades. On the other hand,
When did hussars appear in Poland? How much did a hussar horse cost? How long were the copies the hussars used? Do you know the answer to these questions? If not, check out our infographic. *** You can read more about the best ride in Polish history in the new book by Radosław Sikora entitled
Contrary to what textbooks teach us, no chronicle mentions a word about the battle of Cedynia. What then happened in 972? Or rather:where did it happen? I wrote about the famous clash between the Polish prince Mieszko and the troops of the German margrave Hodon in another text (click HERE to re
In the 3rd century BC, Romes growing power had to face the genius of its Carthaginian commander, Hannibal. The Eternal City was on the brink of collapse. You can read about how the war influenced the fate of people drawn into it in the book Hannibal. Enemy of Rome ”, which is the prize in our compet
Despite the victory over the Bolsheviks in the Battle of Warsaw, the fight was still going on on the southern front. The turning point came on August 31, 1920, when about eight thousand cavalrymen clashed near Komarów. How did a handful of Poles defeat the fearful Cavalry Army of Semyon Budyonny?
Before World War II, the military could call on about 250 priests. In September 1939, however, thanks to the influx of volunteers, many more appeared at the front. How many exactly and what was their fate? In Poland, priests in the army are nothing new, writes Stanisław Zasada in the book Duch
Although he was entitled to an officer rank, he voluntarily served as a private. He got a gun for himself. It worked so well that he was entrusted with a replacement in command of the entire squad. Why, instead of limiting himself to bringing spiritual comfort to others, he decided to reach for a ri
The Battle of Rocroi is a decisive French victory won by the young Duke of Enghien, future Prince of Condé, over the Spanish armies on May 18 and 19, 1643, in front of the stronghold of Rocroi. Philip IV of Spain, wanting to exploit the disappearance of Richelieu planned to invade the latter. The Sp
It was enough for the Second World War to end, and the Western allies forgot overnight about Polish allies and our contribution to the victory over Nazi Germany. As always in such cases, the cold political calculation won. It was on its basis that the leaders of Great Britain and the United States d
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In their youth they lived like kings. They had fleets of luxury cars and their biggest stars performed at their private concerts. But the happy childhood of the sons and daughters of the dictators lasted only as long as the power of their fathers. And it ended just as tragically. Mohammed Reza P
The defeat of Germany in the First World War caused a huge impact on German society. Although more than the military defeat, it was the peace imposed at Versailles that marked the following decades. As Churchill rightly said after the signing of the peace, «we have not signed the peace, we have only