People of the Polish Second Corps

This Electronic Book contains the story of the Polish Second Corps, as told through the lives of 16 of its members. Reviewing these 16 lives – through text, recordings, and photos – will provide a glimpse in to myriad experiences of the soldiers and support staff that made up this heroic military formation. [GO TO THE EXHIBITION]

Polish Border Protection Corps 1924 – 1939

“Border Protection Corps was a military formation in times of peace, founded in 1924 in the face of growing banditry and violence inspired by the Soviet secret services in border areas…” [GO TO THE EXHIBITION]

Belarusians in Polish regular military formations 1918-1945

“Belarusians in Polish regular military formations 1918-1945

“In terms of the number of troops, Belarusians were the second (after Ukrainians) nationality in the Polish Army, taking into account the recruits coming from ethnic minorities. Their participation ranged from 4% to 10% of army manpower in II Republic” [GO TO THE EXHIBITION]

Identity and Culture – Autograph books and diaries of Polish Children in Exile 1940-1950

“In spite of the fact that we were homeless and without acountry, we brought with us our Polish culture, traditions, and the values ourparents taught us. It was for this reason that the ancient city of Isfahan (…) was often referred to as “the city of Polish children”” … [GO TO THE EXHIBITION]