History - World War II
selection of websites devoted to World War II and Poland
A Forgotten Odyssey  [offsite link]
The website devoted to a recent documentary which deals with the forgotten tragedy of 1.7 million Polish citizens sent to Siberia and Kazakhstan by Soviets during WW II. Auschwitz (Oswiecim) - main website [offsite link]
Generation of Columbuses
Christopher Columbus strived for discovery of new lands and excitement it gave. Polish generation of youth, called after him, did not choose the discovery they were condemned to. And yet they were to discover their boundaries or the lack of their boundaries in sacrifice they would offer. History of World War II in Poland [offsite link]
from Kasprzyk´s website Holocaust Forgotten [offsite link]
Website devoted to martyrology of Poles during WW II. Home Army - Polish Resistance during WW II [offsite link]
Website devoted to the Polish Home Army - several articles written by experts. Available in English, French and Polish. Katyn Memorial Wall  [offsite link]
with the names of all who lost their lives in Katyn. Monte Cassino, Polish pride in Italy
When visiting Italy many Poles do not forget about Monte Cassino and Polish cemetery that is located on the hill. It reminds of the battle that took place there and input of Polish troops in regaining the power by allies over the city of Rome. Poland and WW II - seen via postal stamps
Very interesting website! The history of WW II seen through the postal stamps. Polish Campaign 1939 [offsite link]
from the website devoted to WW II Polish Righteous [offsite link]
Website devoted to the Poles who sacrified their lives for helping their Jewish brothers. It contains the names of Polish citizens that where murdered by the Germans for harboring Jews. Volyn tragedy of 1943
World War II was for Poland not only Nazi occupation but also the need to face pre-war conflicts over the shape of its borders. Nations that used to live within one homeland, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, started to fight for their independent existence. Warsaw Uprising of 1944
One of the most important events for Poles within the WW II is the Uprising. It was the expression of hopes and dignity, however, it brought mass casualties and great loss to Polish capital and its heritage. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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