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English Version of the Exhibition 'Bataliony Harcerskie w Powstaniu Warszawskim”
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21.07.2021,
Defending Podwale, Ślepa, and Piwna Streets The remaining two companies, „Gertruda” and „Harcerska,” were gathered by Captain „Gustaw” in the vicinity of Ogrodowa Street. On August 6, following the orders of the commander of the 1st District of the 1st Region of the Home Army Śródmieście, Battalion „Gustaw” moved to the Old Town. There, it […]
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English Version of the Exhibition 'Bataliony Harcerskie w Powstaniu Warszawskim”
Battalion „Harnaś” The loss of communication between individual companies led to the division of the unit into two parts. Companies „Grażyna” and „Genowefa” were cut off in Śródmieście, where they formed a new unit on August 3. Three days later, the newly promoted Lieutenant Marian Krawczyk took command of the Battalion, which adopted the name […]
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English Version of the Exhibition 'Bataliony Harcerskie w Powstaniu Warszawskim”
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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