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English Version of the Exhibition 'Bataliony Harcerskie w Powstaniu Warszawskim”
j.sosnowska@tpe.org.pl,
19.07.2021,
First Battles The soldiers of Battalion „Gustaw” were tasked with capturing the buildings located in the area of Piłsudski Square, known as the German government district. However, due to a shortage of weapons, Captain „Gustaw” requested a last-minute change of plans. Instead of seizing German-occupied buildings, the unit was to secure the ends of the […]
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English Version of the Exhibition 'Bataliony Harcerskie w Powstaniu Warszawskim”
The Scouting Character of the Unit Despite its diversity, Battalion „Gustaw” retained the scouting character of a significant part of the unit. Within the battalion, there was a company named „Harcerska” (Scouts), originating from the clandestine Polish Scouting, better known by the codename „Hufce Polskie” (Polish Troops). There was also a Scout Platoon of Messengers […]
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English Version of the Exhibition 'Bataliony Harcerskie w Powstaniu Warszawskim”
The Roots of the Unit The roots of the unit date back to November 1942. At that time, within the framework of the National Military Organization (NOW), which was subordinated to the National Party, Battalion „1427” was formed under the command of Lieutenant Jan Juszkiewicz „1427”. In 1942, most of the NOW units integrated with […]
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English Version of the Exhibition 'Bataliony Harcerskie w Powstaniu Warszawskim”
The final battles of the last “Parasoliers” Facing inevitable defeat and making the dramatic decision to leave their severely wounded soldiers in Czerniaków cellars, Colonel „Radosław” decided to evacuate the remnants of his group through the sewers to Mokotów. On September 19, 33 of the last fighting soldiers of the former „Parasol” Battalion managed to […]
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