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Pałacyk Michla, Żytnia, Wola At the moment of the uprising’s outbreak, the „Parasol” Battalion, serving as the reserve for the Home Army Headquarters, did not receive any significant combat tasks. Individual companies were ordered to take control of Żytnia and Młynarska streets, up to Ostroroga, Obozowa, and Ożarowska streets. To strengthen the defense of the […]
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English Version of the Exhibition 'Bataliony Harcerskie w Powstaniu Warszawskim”

„So Terribly Good to Have a Sten in Hand….” On August 1, 1944, the concentration point for the “Parasol” Battalion was designated at the Old People’s Home on the corner of Żytnia and Karolkowa streets. By 5 p.m., approximately 280 “Parasol” soldiers had gathered, including over 100 with no combat experience. Personnel states changed dynamically […]
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English Version of the Exhibition 'Bataliony Harcerskie w Powstaniu Warszawskim”

“Agat,” “Pegaz,” and finally “Parasol” During the period of conspiratorial struggle, the unit evolved through several iterations: “Agat,” “Pegaz,” and ultimately “Parasol.” It became one of the principal executors of “Operation Główki,” aimed at eliminating the most dangerous officials of the German terror apparatus, identifiable by the death’s head insignia on their hats. This operation […]
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English Version of the Exhibition 'Bataliony Harcerskie w Powstaniu Warszawskim”

Genesis of “Parasol” The spectacular and unprecedented action of recapturing prisoners transported from the Gestapo headquarters to the Pawiak prison – the Arsenal Action, as well as the subsequent combat actions of the Grey Ranks made the underground army begin to value the courage, training and morale of the Assault Groups. So when, in the […]
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