Polish troops shot at Maczek by mistake
Name:
Mieczysław Łutczyk
Description:
Mieczyslaw describes an event where Polish troops shot at Col. Maczek’s car by mistake and how, years later, he received a letter from Gen. Maczek attesting to the fact that his signaling with a white flag saved Maczek’s life.
Language:
Polish
Tags
- Colonel Maczek
- Friendly Fire
- Polish Campaign
Created By:
Shelley Upton
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Author of Memoirs - Mieczysław Łutczyk
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Place of birth: Poland Kieleckie Kielce |
Military Experience September 1939 Campaign, , |
Place of residence in 1939: Poland |
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