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English Version of the Exhibition 'Bataliony Harcerskie w Powstaniu Warszawskim”

WOLA CEMETERIES On August 5, heavy fighting began at the Evangelical cemeteries. The Germans repeatedly attempted to drive the insurgents from this area, and between attacks, they bombarded the area with grenades. This was particularly severe for the defenders, as the shrapnel from the stone tombstones proved to be as dangerous as the mortar grenades […]
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English Version of the Exhibition 'Bataliony Harcerskie w Powstaniu Warszawskim”

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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5 Minut czytania

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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